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Recent events like school kidnappings and attacks on places of worship have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. Following US military strikes against jihadist groups on Christmas Day—intended to …
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity: a humanitarian emergency often mislabeled Read More
Explosions and gunfire rock Niamey’s international airport The capital of Niger, Niamey, experienced a wave of intense gunfire and explosions in the early hours of Thursday, according to a Reuters …
Security concerns rise in Niamey after heavy gunfire near airport Read More
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty—yet it has created significant hurdles for …
Free movement challenges for AES trade and travel Read More
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026 In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Burkina Faso stands out as a regional leader in healthcare …
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026 Read More
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by juntas that seized power through coups. This ongoing collaboration …
Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions Read More
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