Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The Sahel’s silent crisis: escalating violence and authoritarian shifts The Sahel has faded from global headlines, yet its crises persist unabated. While global attention shifted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Democratic Republic of […]
Niger faces simultaneous polio outbreak and COVID-19 surge As COVID-19 continues to spread across multiple regions of Niger, health authorities are now battling a resurgence of polio, which has infected two children in Niamey and […]
Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera outbreak following a confirmed infection at the Kantchari Medical Center (CM). This facility is located in the Tapoa province within the country’s East region. The […]
Dengue outbreak in Mali: what you need to know about this mosquito-borne illness Public health authorities in Mali are on high alert as the country faces a growing dengue fever outbreak, a potentially severe mosquito-borne […]
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable groups Inaugurating the nation’s first ever health awareness month, Malian authorities are taking bold steps to bridge the healthcare access gap affecting millions, particularly children and expectant mothers. why […]
The dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso has reached unprecedented levels The dengue epidemic, primarily transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso since the beginning of the year. This surge has […]
The Mali government’s ambitious goal of vaccinating 70% of its population aged 12 and above against Covid-19 remains far from reality. Current coverage stands at just 8%, highlighting the urgent need for intensified efforts. In […]
Niger faces rising cholera cases with over 600 hospitalizations Health authorities in Niger are sounding the alarm as heavy seasonal rains along the border with Nigeria have triggered a dangerous surge in cholera cases. Public […]
Hôpital the ongoing battle for healthcare access in Mali In northern Mali, the provision of essential healthcare services, especially for vulnerable women and children, continues to be a significant and pressing concern. Securing access to […]
urgent global hunger alert: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali face extreme food insecurity Humanitarian Aid Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as regions facing the highest level of food […]
urgent global hunger crisis: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali on high alert June 16, 2025 Humanitarian Aid Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as top-tier alert zones, signifying the […]
Burkina Faso’s escalating humanitarian crisis: thousands displaced by ongoing violence Aide humanitaire In Burkina Faso, a nation in the Central Sahel, the relentless violence perpetrated by jihadist groups has led to the displacement of nearly […]