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The Union of Journalists of the African Free Press (UJPLA) voices profound concern and strong disapproval regarding the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire national […]
The combination of budget cuts and surging violence is driving millions in West and Central Africa toward a catastrophic food emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that 55 million people—including over 13 million children—could […]
Six women lost their lives in a devastating collapse at an artisanal gold mine in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district, on Friday, January 9, 2026. This tragedy underscores a harsh truth: extreme poverty drives mothers to risk […]
In Mali, everyday terms like « bonya » (respect), « woro songo » (cola price), or « buru songo » (bread price) often veil a harsh reality: the normalization of petty corruption. These seemingly harmless […]
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International has once again shed light on Mali’s persistent challenges in combating corruption. Ranking 136th out of 180 countries with a score of 28 out of 100, […]
The year 2025 stands out as a pivotal period for the healthcare system in Burkina Faso. Despite significant national security and economic hurdles, the health sector achieved remarkable progress, encompassing advancements in infrastructure, specialized medical […]
diphtheria outbreak in Mali amid humanitarian crisis Since mid-september, Mali has been grappling with a rapid surge in diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, which is spreading unchecked due to a weakened healthcare system, persistent shortages, and […]
Burkina Faso makes healthcare affordable: a revolution in medical access For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once an insurmountable challenge. The divide between illness and treatment was bridged not by urgency, but by financial […]
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 […]