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Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis The rapid spread of diphtheria in Mali has become a critical concern. Since mid-September, the country has faced a sharp rise in cases of this preventable yet […]
how the unified force of the alliance of Sahel states can reach its goals leaders of the alliance of Sahel states (AES) are gathering in Bamako for a two-day summit starting monday. this second session […]
The Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023. These regimes advocate a sovereignist agenda and have […]
On December 7, 2025, a group of mutineers claimed on national television to have overthrown Patrice Talon, the President of the Republic of Bénin. However, what appeared to be a successful coup attempt quickly unraveled […]
As the countdown to CAN 2025 begins, Moroccan football enthusiasts are united behind a single, uncompromising goal: victory at all costs. The Atlas Lions, longing for continental glory since 1976, now have the chance to […]
Jihadist militant groups have intensified their campaigns in the central Sahel, pushing the boundaries of conflict into coastal West Africa. This expansion is reshaping regional dynamics, with militant factions extending operations from traditional hotspots into […]
Following a day of apprehension last Sunday, which saw military personnel appear on national television declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, the President reassured the public that evening, stating the situation was “entirely under […]
MATEUS BONOMI / AGIF via AFP Photo of Bénin’s President Patrice Talon What exactly transpired in Bénin this Sunday morning? On December 7th, the Béninese government announced it had « thwarted » an attempted coup d’état in […]
A dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt recently sent shockwaves through Bénin, challenging the administration of President Patrice Talon. In the early hours of a Sunday, December 7th, a faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized […]
Afrique Benin government thwarts coup attempt, regional support mobilized Gunshots were reported in the economic capital, and military personnel had blocked access to the presidential palace. Article Pourquoi faire confiance au Devoir ? Benin’s government announced […]
Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch Twelve months after introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Mali is witnessing a growing momentum in protecting girls aged 10 from cervical cancer. In Bamako and […]
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, declared on November 29 in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is fully committed to achieving health sovereignty. This statement came during an interview with […]