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The Côte d’Ivoire stands as one of West Africa‘s most vibrant economies, with agriculture serving as its historical backbone. At independence, the agricultural sector accounted for nearly 50% of the country’s GDP. By 2024, its […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Burkina Faso has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both malaria cases and associated […]
Le Burkina Faso a officiellement dévoilé une diminution substantielle des tarifs appliqués aux médicaments essentiels génériques ainsi qu’à divers articles médicaux. Cette mesure, qui prévoit des baisses atteignant jusqu’à 72 %, vise à démocratiser l’accès […]
Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be democratically elected» February 16, 2026 – 4:57 PM Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration to “silence the […]
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is shifting beneath the surface. As European security frameworks withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia expands its footprint through proxy structures, the United States appears to […]
Solar energy transforms healthcare in northern Mali i Solar panels powering Niafounké hospital in northern Mali © Lamine Keita In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has installed a new solar […]
A drone strike in Niger’s Tillabéri region has left at least 17 civilians dead, including four children, and injured 13 others in a crowded market near the village of Kokoloko. The attack, which also killed […]