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Annually, the release of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International serves as a stark indicator of public governance worldwide. The report, made public on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, reinforces this trend. The findings […]
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The 20th of February saw a legal twist when a judge granted an injunction filed by a group claiming strict adherence to regulations, halting the scheduled ordinary congress meant to renew key bodies. The Union […]
A significant health agreement between the United States and Burkina Faso aims to fortify health security across the Sahel region. A new five-year memorandum of understanding has been unveiled, elevating health security to a mutually […]
United States and Burkina Faso launch $147 million health security initiative The U.S. Department of State has formalized a five-year bilateral agreement with Burkina Faso, unlocking $147 million in critical funding to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, […]
The Côte d’Ivoire is home to approximately 300 active start-ups, according to government estimates. To fuel their growth, many entrepreneurs seek out prestigious training programs. One such initiative is Challenge + Afrique, a program run […]
who Burkina Faso report highlights health resilience and access The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso details remarkable achievements, secured amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic adversities. This […]
The escalating conflict in Sudan has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly one million people fleeing into neighboring Chad. The situation has intensified following the fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur, where close to […]
JNIM’s expansion beyond the Sahel: strategic dilemmas for Burkina Faso and West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, has emerged as a dominant armed actor since its formation in […]
The escalating conflict in Sudan has taken a dramatic turn, forcing Chad to take decisive action. On February 23, authorities in N’Djamena announced an “immediate and indefinite closure” of the border with its war-torn neighbor, […]
The rise of Africa Corps: Mali’s new security partner In Bamako, a modest Orthodox chapel stands as a symbol of Russian military presence. Built by soldiers from Africa Corps, this fragile structure made of tiles […]
By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso had officially entered a new political era. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration dissolved all political parties, including those that had initially backed his 2022 coup […]