In a tragic escalation of violence, an armed assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger on Sunday, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others in critical condition. The assault, which has been attributed to suspected jihadist militants, marks another brutal chapter in the region’s ongoing security crisis. Niger’sContinue Reading
A visual journey into the heart of the Malian crisis From January 23 to February 12, the Halles Saint-Géry in Bruxelles will host a poignant photographic exhibition titled “In Their Eyes.” This event serves as a platform to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Mali, a crisis thatContinue Reading
The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over the Malian authorities’ decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire territory of Mali. According to the UJPLA, this measure represents a serious infringement on pressContinue Reading
A devastating combination of dwindling financial support and escalating conflict is pushing millions of people toward a severe food emergency. According to African news today, the World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: approximately 55 million residents are at risk of suffering from critical hunger this summer, includingContinue Reading
On Friday, January 9, 2026, a catastrophic landslide in Kéniéty, situated in the Kéniéba circle, resulted in the deaths of six women. This heartbreaking event highlights a grim truth: severe financial hardship is forcing mothers into life-threatening situations every day just to stay alive. Mothers risking everything to fight hungerContinue Reading
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 has placed Mali at the 136th position out of 180 countries, with a score of 28/100. This persistent low ranking underscores the country’s ongoing struggle to curb corruption, which continues to erode governance and hinder sustainable development. why Mali remains stuck inContinue Reading
Since the middle of September, Mali has been grappling with a swift escalation of diphtheria infections. This disease, which is entirely preventable, is currently flourishing due to a crippled healthcare infrastructure, chronic medical shortages, and increasingly restricted humanitarian access. By early December, official records confirmed over 530 cases and moreContinue Reading
In just two days, the highest authorities of the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—will gather in Bamako for a pivotal summit. The primary agenda includes a comprehensive review of the unified force’s (FU-AES) progress, security challenges, diplomatic strategies, and development milestones achieved since theContinue Reading
The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—three nations united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are led by juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023. These governments advocate for a sovereignist agenda, distancing themselves from Western influence. key leaders convene in Bamako for strategic discussions On Monday, MalianContinue 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
Military unrest in Bénin: a regional context West Africa continues to face significant political turbulence, with recent coups d’état in countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. Many of these new military regimes have publicly distanced themselves from France, the former colonial power, since taking control. The French government hasContinue Reading