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New dynamics in Sahel relations: Washington and Brussels recalibrate their approaches The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is evolving rapidly, prompting Western powers to rethink their engagement strategies. Recent diplomatic …
Western powers adjust Sahel strategies amid shifting alliances Read More
Is Niger securing a groundbreaking health partnership or venturing into uncharted territory with digital sovereignty risks? This pressing question has dominated diplomatic discussions since the signing of a health cooperation …
Niger united states health deal 178 million dollar question Read More
Niger and United States deepen healthcare collaboration with five-year strategic pact In a significant move to fortify public health infrastructure, the Niger and the United States have inked a five-year …
Niger and united states strengthen healthcare ties with five-year pact Read More
Minister of health examines conditions at the Niger-Turkey friendship hospital The Minister of Health and Public Hygiene in Niger, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site inspection on February 25, 2026, …
Health minister inspects Niger-Turkey friendship hospital conditions Read More
landmark five-year health funding agreement signed between the us and Burkina Faso The United States Department of State has finalized a landmark five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, …
Us and Burkina Faso strengthen health security with $147 million deal Read More
Strengthening health security in West Africa remains a shared priority as the United States and Burkina Faso formalize a five-year health agreement. This landmark pact equips local health systems to …
Us-Burkina Faso health partnership bolsters infectious disease response Read More
The ongoing violence in Sudan has triggered a massive humanitarian disaster, pushing nearly a million refugees into Chad. This influx has intensified following the recent fall of El-Fasher in North …
Rising instability at the Sudan-Chad border: N’Djamena’s diplomatic tightrope Read More
The 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa concluded with a bold declaration: silencing weapons and rejecting unconstitutional power transfers. But can this stance hold weight when those behind coups …
African union summit 2026 faces criticism over post-coup legitimacy Read More
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to silence the guns and put an end to unconstitutional power grabs. But can this stance hold up in practice? …
Coup d’État in Africa: why allowing leaders to run for office remains controversial Read More
The Sahel is witnessing a subtle yet decisive geopolitical shift. As European forces gradually withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia consolidates its presence through proxy structures, the …
Us strategy in Sahel reshapes with Morocco as regional pivot Read More
i Vue des panneaux solaires installés par MSF à l’hôpital de Niafunké, dans le nord du Mali. © Lamine Keita In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, MSF has equipped …
How solar energy is transforming healthcare in Niafounké, northern Mali Read More
Mali’s ranking drops in 2025 global corruption index Mali has slid one position in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International, now sitting at 136th place globally. This …
Mali slips in global corruption ranking amid governance challenges Read More