Society

N’Djamena’s vibrant tabaski preparations amidst market buzz Just days before the significant Tabaski celebration, N’Djamena is pulsating with activity. The capital’s streets and bustling livestock markets are teeming with hundreds …

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Tchad: street vendors and the hidden cost for children In the bustling streets of Chad’s urban centers, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Women—often carrying baskets brimming with fresh fruit, sizzling …

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In Senegal and Ivory Coast, women face a disturbing trend: gendered misinformation campaigns that target their bodies, sexuality, and private lives rather than their professional or political ideas. A groundbreaking …

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In response to the rapid spread of misinformation and digital threats, Chad is taking proactive steps to empower its youth with essential digital skills. On May 12, 2026, N’Djamena’s National …

Tchad invests in digital literacy for 100 young leaders Read More

Across neighborhoods in N’Djamena and smaller cities throughout Chad, the rise in repeated miscarriages among women in their twenties has become a growing concern. These young mothers face a complex …

Repeated miscarriages among young mothers in Chad: a hidden crisis Read More

Supporting adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso: insights from AFRAVIH As the 13th AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment unfolds in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlight critical challenges faced …

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Mali has made measurable strides in key health indicators in recent years, including reductions in infant mortality, under-five mortality rates, maternal deaths, and gains in life expectancy (World Health Organization, …

Malians demand universal healthcare as top government priority Read More

empowering midwives in Mali transforms women’s health Bamako — « I used to feel ashamed to discuss contraception—it’s still a taboo subject in some communities here. I was afraid of …

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Drépanocytose au Burkina Faso: Dre Gloria Damoaliga Berges mène le combat With a prevalence rate of 4.63% in Burkina Faso—including nearly 2% of newborns affected by the severe SS form—sickle …

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