Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso is leading a transformative movement to combat one of the most deadly cancers affecting women. By bringing screening and prevention services directly to communities, the country is making significant strides in eliminating cervical cancer,Continue Reading
Human rights crisis in Niger amid political unrest and insurgencies
Since the military coup in July 2023, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights conditions. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified crackdowns on political opponents, dissidents, union members, and journalists. Among those held without legal justification are former President Mohamed Bazoum and his spouse, alongside ousted government officials,Continue Reading
Chad’s human rights crisis in 2026 under mahamat idriss déby
The political landscape in Chad in 2025-2026 remains dominated by the consolidation of power by President Mahamat Idriss Déby, whose controversial 2024 re-election set the stage for sweeping constitutional changes. These reforms eliminated presidential term limits and extended mandates from five to seven years, effectively granting Déby the ability toContinue Reading
Isis-Sahel strikes Niamey airport as Russian forces solidify presence in Niger
During the late hours between Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, the silence around Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This rare direct assault on the capital of Niger was claimed two days later by the Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS-S) throughContinue Reading
Us military cooperation with Sahel juntas after Russia pivot
US military cooperation with Sahel juntas shifts focus to security amid rising jihadist threats The United States has announced a significant shift in its policy toward the military-led governments of the Sahel region, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. These nations, which have recently distanced themselves from France in favorContinue Reading
Niger junta points finger at France after deadly airport assault
The military leadership in Niger, which seized control in 2023, has intensified its anti-French rhetoric following an assault on the airport in Niamey. The junta’s head has publicly accused France, alongside the presidents of Bénin and Côte d’Ivoire, of sponsoring the attack. In a televised statement, he also praised RussiaContinue Reading
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity: a humanitarian emergency often mislabeled
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 safeguard Christian communities—the narrative has shifted toward geopolitical intervention. A crisis beyond religious labels While some American officials now useContinue Reading
Security concerns rise in Niamey after heavy gunfire near airport
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 journalist on the ground. The incident, which began nearly an hour prior, persisted until at least 00:12 GMT. Visual evidenceContinue Reading
Free movement challenges for AES trade and travel
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 the free movement of people and goods within the region. Travelers and traders from these three Alliance of Sahel StatesContinue Reading
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026
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 investment. For the 2026 fiscal year, the country has allocated 11% of its total public expenditure to the health sector—aContinue Reading
Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions
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 was confirmed by General John Brennan, Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Speaking on the matter, General Brennan acknowledgedContinue Reading
Transforming health services in fragile Sahel communities: 2018-2024 achievements
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 population, gained access to fundamental health services. This remarkable achievement considerably exceeded the initial goal of 3.65 million beneficiaries. HealthcareContinue Reading