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The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially took delivery of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This significant acquisition aims to bolster the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and enhance […]
By Marie Toulemonde and Matteo Maillard Published on February 7 at 12:30 PM, updated February 11 at 4:44 PM Reading time: 8 minutes. An unprecedented attack struck right in the heart of Niamey. In the […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly urged the government of Burkina Faso to reverse its restrictive measures on civil liberties, including the proposed ban on political parties. In a […]
Why the African Union’s approach to 2025 elections falls short of democratic expectations The African Union (AU) faces growing scrutiny over its role in monitoring elections across the continent. Despite enhanced observation missions and procedural […]
Burkina Faso’s pioneering efforts: from rural villages to bustling markets, a path to cervical cancer elimination Ouagadougou – “When the town crier announced that health workers would be providing free screenings, I felt a pang of […]
West Africa and Sahel Face Escalating Repression Under Military Rule Military-led governments across West Africa and the Sahel have significantly tightened their grip on power in 2025, systematically eroding democratic freedoms and silencing dissent, according […]
US shifts focus to security and trade in the Sahel region The recent visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s re-engagement with the Sahel. However, […]
Political consolidation and democratic backsliding Mahamat Idriss Déby, who secured the presidency in the 2024 election amid widespread allegations of irregularities, further tightened his grip on power in 2025 through constitutional amendments that extend presidential […]
Since the military coup in July 2023, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the ruling junta intensifying repression against political opponents, activists, and journalists. The former president, Mohamed Bazoum, and his […]
In the early hours of January 29, gunfire and explosions shattered the calm of Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport. This rare direct assault on Niger’s capital was later claimed by the Islamic State in the […]
The United States has significantly shifted its diplomatic and military strategy toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—where recent coups have overthrown elected governments and realigned alliances away from France toward Russia. This […]