In Mali, terms like “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread) have become common euphemisms for illicit payments. These “small gifts” are the building blocks of a corruption crisis that has deeply permeated Malian society, creating a social tragedy that many nowContinue Reading
For a long time, obtaining medical treatment was an unattainable dream for thousands of citizens in Burkina Faso. A massive financial wall stood between the sick and the hospital. However, since March 13, 2024, the government has dismantled this barrier. By slashing the prices of essential medical exams and removingContinue Reading
On December 13, in Cotonou, hundreds gathered—mostly young people—to protest a failed coup attempt that had unfolded just six days earlier. On December 7, mutineers had declared on national television that they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. Yet by the end of that chaotic day, the army had successfully thwartedContinue Reading
The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous escalation in conflict as jihadist militant groups broaden their reach from traditional strongholds into coastal West Africa. This expansion is not only intensifying violence but also triggering economic warfare strategies designed to cripple regional governments and disrupt daily life. Key statistics from 2025Continue Reading
UN calls for urgent $5.1 billion to alleviate humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa 9 décembre 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations and its partners are urgently appealing for $5.1 billion to support 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across West and Central Africa. This critical funding requestContinue Reading
The Bénin has become the latest African nation to witness a military power grab, joining a growing list of countries in Africa de l’Ouest where officers have attempted to seize control since 2020. In a dramatic turn of events, soldiers stormed state television on Sunday, declaring the ousting of PresidentContinue Reading
Bénin authorities declare a coup attempt thwarted Gunshots resonated in the economic capital, and military personnel restricted access to the presidential palace. Officials in Bénin announced on Sunday that they successfully foiled a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The president confirmed the situation was “totally under control,”Continue Reading
Mali: HPV vaccination gains lasting momentum one year after launch A year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is witnessing a strong and growing uptake among 10-year-old girls. From the capital Bamako to surrounding communities, families are increasingly embracing this critical protection against cervical cancer. While challenges persist—includingContinue Reading
Niger’s commitment to health sovereignty takes center stage at Dakhla summit The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, reaffirmed Niger’s dedication to achieving health sovereignty during a high-level address at the first African Summit on Health Systems and Health Sovereignty in Dakhla, Morocco, on NovemberContinue Reading
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où la pression des groupes djihadistes est croissante sur Bamako. Le 26/11/2025 à 17h05 | DuréeContinue Reading
A significant influx of displaced individuals has overwhelmed the town of Téra, located in western Niger, as recent arrivals from villages in the southern part of the region have sought refuge within the city and its outskirts since late last month. The evacuation of Diagourou, a neighboring commune just tenContinue Reading
Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026 By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading