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diphtheria outbreak in Mali amid humanitarian crisis Since mid-september, Mali has been grappling with a rapid surge in diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, which is spreading unchecked due to a weakened healthcare system, persistent shortages, and […]
Burkina Faso makes healthcare affordable: a revolution in medical access For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once an insurmountable challenge. The divide between illness and treatment was bridged not by urgency, but by financial […]
Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis The rapid spread of diphtheria in Mali has become a critical concern. Since mid-September, the country has faced a sharp rise in cases of this preventable yet […]
how the unified force of the alliance of Sahel states can reach its goals leaders of the alliance of Sahel states (AES) are gathering in Bamako for a two-day summit starting monday. this second session […]
The Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023. These regimes advocate a sovereignist agenda and have […]
On December 7, 2025, a group of mutineers claimed on national television to have overthrown Patrice Talon, the President of the Republic of Bénin. However, what appeared to be a successful coup attempt quickly unraveled […]
As the countdown to CAN 2025 begins, Moroccan football enthusiasts are united behind a single, uncompromising goal: victory at all costs. The Atlas Lions, longing for continental glory since 1976, now have the chance to […]
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, launched by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Mamoudou Kassogué. This significant annual event, designed to raise public […]
Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. In Burkina Faso, a growing movement of mothers is taking a stand, dedicated to shielding their children from diseases that […]
Jihadist militant groups have intensified their campaigns in the central Sahel, pushing the boundaries of conflict into coastal West Africa. This expansion is reshaping regional dynamics, with militant factions extending operations from traditional hotspots into […]
The political landscape in West Africa remains turbulent, with the recent coup attempt in Benin adding to a wave of instability sweeping the region. Since the start of the decade, military takeovers have reshaped governance […]
un appeals for $5.1 billion for west and central africa aid Aide humanitaire As part of its comprehensive global humanitarian appeal of $33 billion for 2026, the United Nations and its collaborating partners are urgently […]