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 of devout Muslims, all engaged in earnest preparations for this crucial religious observance. From the early hours, a vibrant andContinue Reading
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 snacks, or vibrant fabrics—weave through crowds under the relentless sun. Their voices rise above the hum of traffic, their footstepsContinue Reading
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 study, Gendered Misinformation in Senegal and Ivory Coast: Forms, Impact, and Challenges, reveals that 61% of women surveyed in bothContinue Reading
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 Library became the hub for a groundbreaking workshop focused on digital citizenship and combating disinformation, bringing together 100 young participants.Continue Reading
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 web of medical and social challenges that often go unaddressed. Stigma, insufficient awareness, and limited access to specialized care contributeContinue Reading
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 by adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso. Mental health support emerges as a key priority in their care. WithContinue Reading
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, 2025; UNICEF, 2025). In 2018, the government launched an ambitious universal health coverage plan (Mathauer et al., 2019). Yet, despiteContinue Reading
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 being judged or gossiped about in my neighborhood, » confides Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako. Like Kadidia, countless youngContinue Reading
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 cell disease remains a critical public health challenge. This reality demands a robust, multi-sector response involving all segments of society.Continue Reading