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Rising insecurity in the Sahel: 16 civilians killed in Niger attack Sixteen civilians lost their lives on Friday following an armed assault in Banibangou, a district in western Niger near the border with Mali. The […]
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the […]
Algeria and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening health cooperation during the second session of the Algerian-Nigerien Joint High Commission, as outlined in an official statement from the Algerian Ministry of Health. Strategic health […]
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Niger Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene, led by Colonel-Major Dr. Garba Hakimi, hosted a landmark event at the Niamey General Reference Hospital to celebrate five decades of Chinese […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Marguerite Ndongo […]
The first National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25th, drawing in attendees to Ouagadougou, wrapped up its proceedings on March 27th. The event was officially opened by Burkinabè […]
Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the state of press freedom across these three Sahel nations has experienced a significant decline. Independent journalism in the region faces […]
The World Bank has officially greenlit a significant $150 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to ensure the uninterrupted provision of vital health and education services across Mali. This crucial funding initiative aims […]
A little over two months after the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final ended on the pitch with a 1-0 scoreline, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury issued a stunning […]
Morocco emerges as CAN 2025 champions as Senegal disputes final verdict The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco instead. The decision came […]
The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) convened a pivotal discussion on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, addressing a critical issue: “Security crisis and declining external funding: what homegrown alternatives can guarantee sexual […]
In the west African nation of Togo, the rate of consumer price inflation saw a modest acceleration during february 2026. Despite this slight upward movement, the overall surge in prices remained within manageable limits, indicating […]