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Key Progress Highlights Significant milestones achieved between 2018 and 2024 include: Expanded and Enhanced Healthcare Access: Over 5 million people in Mali and Mauritania, with women representing half of this …
Transforming health services in fragile Sahel communities: 2018-2024 achievements Read More
Mali’s malaria battle takes a leap forward with R21/Matrix-M vaccine The Republic of Mali has achieved a major milestone in its malaria eradication efforts. By incorporating the WHO-recommended R21/Matrix-M vaccine …
Malaria vaccine r21/matrix-m transforms malaria fight in Mali Read More
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 …
Deadly jihadist attack claims 31 lives in western Niger Read More
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 …
In Their Eyes: photography exhibition in Brussels documents the humanitarian reality in Mali Read More
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 …
UJPLA condemns Mali’s ban on Jeune Afrique magazine Read More
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) …
Millions of lives at risk in West and Central Africa due to violence and budget cuts Read More
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 …
The lethal cost of gold: female miners perish in Mali landslide Read More
In Mali, terms like “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread) have become common euphemisms for illicit payments. These “small gifts” are …
Deep-rooted corruption in Mali: the social cost of “small gifts” Read More
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 …
Mali’s anti-corruption ranking 2024: challenges and regional context Read More
2025: a landmark year for healthcare transformation in Burkina Faso Despite persistent security and economic challenges, Burkina Faso’s healthcare system achieved remarkable milestones in 2025. The nation witnessed groundbreaking advancements …
Healthcare breakthroughs in Burkina Faso 2025: milestones and progress Read More
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 …
Rising diphtheria cases in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian challenges Read More
For a long time, obtaining medical treatment was an unattainable dream for thousands of citizens in Burkina Faso. A massive financial wall stood between the sick and the hospital. However, …
Healthcare in Burkina Faso: transition from luxury to a fundamental right Read More