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 moves by the United States and the European Union signal a cautious shift in relations with the region’s military-led governments.Continue Reading
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 protocol between Niger’s government and the United States in Niamey on February 26, 2026. The agreement, valued at approximately $178Continue Reading
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 bilateral healthcare cooperation accord in Niamey. According to the official communiqué, this partnership is designed to reinforce Niger’s health system,Continue Reading
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, at the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital in Niamey. The purpose was to assess working conditions, evaluate infrastructure and equipment, and engageContinue Reading
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, earmarking a total of $147 million in financial support. This strategic investment aims to bolster Burkina Faso’s fight against HIV/AIDS,Continue Reading
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 independently confront infectious threats while safeguarding communities on both sides of the Atlantic. By embedding resilience into national health infrastructure,Continue Reading
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 Darfur. In just a fortnight, approximately 100,000 people fled the city, with 6,000 crossing into Chad, further straining a nationContinue Reading
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 are later legitimized at the ballot box? Paul-Simon Handy, a Cameroonian researcher and regional director for the Institute for SecurityContinue Reading
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? Paul-Simon Handy, a Cameroonian researcher and regional director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) for East Africa, shared hisContinue Reading
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 United States appears to be reviving its strategic role in the region. According to Emmanuel Dupuy, president of the InstituteContinue Reading
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 the Niafounké hospital with a modern solar panel system. This shift toward renewable energy boosts the facility’s independence and ensuresContinue Reading
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 decline places the country behind neighbors Niger and Burkina Faso within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The annual indexContinue Reading