Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
sickle cell disease in Niger: breaking the silence and saving lives through prevention Imagine if a straightforward blood test before marriage could fundamentally alter a life’s trajectory? “Upon assuming leadership of the National Reference Center […]
Burkina Faso: urgent call to address enforced disappearances of activists Miphal Ousmane Lankoandé and Amadou Sawadogo The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseurs des droits humains, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human […]
Click to expand Image Authorities in Niger are being urged to grant immediate freedom to former president Mohamed Bazoum, who remains in unlawful custody two years after a military coup upended the nation’s leadership. On […]
Click to expand Image Since early 2025, the Malian military and the Russian-backed Wagner Group have been responsible for numerous summary executions and forced disappearances targeting Peul men. Security forces and Wagner mercenaries frequently accuse […]
Advocacy for sickle cell disease in Burkina Faso: the commitment of Dr. Gloria Damoaliga Berges Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects approximately 4.63% of the population, with nearly 2% of newborns diagnosed […]
A substantial €20 million loan is set to bolster seafood value chains, a crucial element of cooperation between Mauritania and the European Union. Notably, 30% of the funding is specifically earmarked for enterprises led or […]
Amidst ongoing insecurity and forced displacement across central and northern Mali, women and girls face significantly heightened risks of gender-based violence, an urgent concern highlighted by a United Nations agency. Following a comprehensive survey conducted […]
The Sahel’s silent crisis: escalating violence and authoritarian shifts The Sahel has faded from global headlines, yet its crises persist unabated. While global attention shifted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Democratic Republic of […]
Niger faces simultaneous polio outbreak and COVID-19 surge As COVID-19 continues to spread across multiple regions of Niger, health authorities are now battling a resurgence of polio, which has infected two children in Niamey and […]
Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera outbreak following a confirmed infection at the Kantchari Medical Center (CM). This facility is located in the Tapoa province within the country’s East region. The […]
Dengue outbreak in Mali: what you need to know about this mosquito-borne illness Public health authorities in Mali are on high alert as the country faces a growing dengue fever outbreak, a potentially severe mosquito-borne […]
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable groups Inaugurating the nation’s first ever health awareness month, Malian authorities are taking bold steps to bridge the healthcare access gap affecting millions, particularly children and expectant mothers. why […]