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Mali has slipped one position in the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, falling from 135th to 136th place worldwide. This decline places the country behind neighbors Niger and Burkina Faso, both members of the […]
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue le niveau perçu de corruption […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s deepening humanitarian crisis driven by widespread insecurity The recent surge in kidnappings of schoolchildren, violent attacks on entire villages, and abductions of worshippers from churches and mosques has thrust Nigeria back into the global […]
Intense explosions and sustained gunfire were reported in the early hours of Thursday near Niamey’s international airport, according to Reuters. The gunfire, which began nearly an hour earlier, continued past 00:12 GMT, as confirmed by […]
security alert at Niamey airport after intense gunfire residents near Niamey’s international airport in the Niger reported hearing sustained gunfire and loud explosions overnight. according to local witnesses, the unsettling situation lasted approximately two hours […]
Recent months have seen a surge in violence across Nigeria, with school kidnappings, village attacks, and abductions of worshippers from both churches and mosques thrusting the country back into the global spotlight. The situation took […]
In the West African economic landscape, the Burkina Faso is emerging as a standout performer in healthcare investment. For the 2026 fiscal year, Ouagadougou has earmarked a remarkable 11% of its total public expenditure for […]
key achievements in Sahel healthcare Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made in bolstering healthcare services, yielding these remarkable outcomes: Expanded and Enhanced Health Services: In both Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million individuals, […]
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine has become a game-changer in Mali’s battle against one of its deadliest diseases. Following WHO recommendations, the West African nation has implemented an advanced hybrid vaccination strategy in high-risk regions like […]
An armed assault in the village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has resulted in the tragic loss of 31 civilian lives. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has left four others in critical condition, […]