Algeria and Niger expand strategic health cooperation
During the second session of the Algeria-Niger Grand Joint Commission, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing medical cooperation. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, this initiative is part of a broader strategic framework designed to establish a lasting and effective partnership between the two neighbors. InContinue Reading
Niger and China mark 50 years of medical cooperation in Niamey
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, led a commemorative ceremony at the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chinese medical team’s mission in Niger. For half a century, successive groups of Chinese health professionalsContinue Reading
Santé : Le Niger se dote de plusieurs établissements publics dans le domaine sanitaire – Agence Nigérienne de Presse
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Burkina Faso concludes inaugural national health funding forum
The inaugural National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25 under the patronage of Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo in Ouagadougou, concluded its proceedings on March 27. This significant high-level gathering convened a diverse assembly of political leaders, both domestic and internationalContinue Reading
Feature: The information frontline — Press freedom and the security crisis in the Sahel – ipi.media
Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broaderContinue Reading
Bolstering vital services: world bank’s commitment to health and education in Mali
WASHINGTON – The World Bank has given its seal of approval to a significant credit from the International Development Association (IDA), allocating $150 million to Mali. This crucial funding is designed to ensure uninterrupted access to fundamental health and educational services across the nation, directly addressing the multifaceted challenges posedContinue Reading
Can 2025 football controversy: how Senegal lost its african cup title
Two months after the CAN 2025 final, which concluded on the pitch with a 1-0 scoreline, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeals Jury issued a controversial ruling. The decision stripped Senegal of its victory, awarding a 3-0 forfait win to Morocco instead. The grounds? A temporary withdrawal of theContinue Reading
Senegal challenges Morocco’s can 2025 victory at the court of arbitration for sport
Sports,Football,CAN 2025 Morocco declared CAN 2025 champion: Senegal contests decision at Court of Arbitration for Sport Stripped of their African champion title by the Confederation of African Football, Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which pledges to render a decision “as quickly as possible”.Continue Reading
Burkina Faso’s quest for local funding for sexual and reproductive health
The Réseau des Médias Africains pour la Promotion de la Santé et de l’Environnement (REMAPSEN) convened a vital discussion on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, focusing on a critical agenda: “Security Crisis and Declining External Funding: What Endogenous Alternatives Can Safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning Rights in Burkina Faso?” AmidstContinue Reading
Togo’s consumer prices experience a slight increase in February
In February 2026, Togo’s economy continued to demonstrate a controlled inflationary environment, despite a minor acceleration in consumer prices. The country’s consumer price inflation registered a modest 0.4% increase during the month. This represents a slight progression from the 0.2% recorded in the preceding month, underscoring a generally stable butContinue Reading
America’s growing diplomatic presence in the Sahel, with Niamey now in focus
The United States is notably intensifying its diplomatic outreach towards Niger. This strategic focus on Niamey follows comparable high-level engagements and visits to Mali and Burkina Faso, underscoring Washington’s concerted efforts to re-establish and strengthen its foreign policy footprint across the critical Sahel region. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Faure Gnassingbé’s diplomatic balancing act between Russia, ECOWAS and AES
Togo’s diplomacy often speaks through silence. On March 9, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Lomé by plane. Though the visit was confirmed by a presidential source, it went largely unannounced. The next day, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed him for a closed-door meeting. No official statement followed, leaving observersContinue Reading