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The permanent commission of the Bénin Council of Competition convened on December 12, 2022, to grant its formal approval for Akwa Africa S.A. to assume exclusive control over Total Mauritanie S.A. This landmark decision involves […]
The Mauritanian Competition Council has confirmed receipt of a formal notification regarding Akwa Africa’s intended 100% acquisition of Total Mauritanie, including all shares and voting rights. Local media reports first revealed this strategic move, which […]
An intense and direct information conflict has erupted between France and Russia throughout the African continent. This particular aspect of hybrid warfare, spearheaded by Moscow subsequent to its 2018 military engagement in the Central African […]
health topics Nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a silent crisis affecting millions malnutrition remains a critical public health challenge in Mali, a nation of 15 million in West Africa’s Sahel region. Despite prevention efforts, pockets of […]
Coordinating efforts for sustainable health financing in Niger As a landlocked nation in West Africa, Niger has faced numerous challenges, including armed instability and persistent droughts. These factors have severely impacted the national medical infrastructure, […]
In the evolving geopolitical landscape of Africa, a network of prominent voices has emerged, actively aligning with Moscow’s strategic interests. At the forefront of this movement are influential figures such as Kemi Seba and Nathalie […]
Human rights situation in Mali: a deepening crisis in 2025 In 2025, Mali faced severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society […]
Niger’s Health Common Fund Evaluated by France’s AFD The Niger Health Common Fund, established in 2006, has mobilized over 91 million euros to support health policies in Niger. A recent evaluation by the French Development […]
Niger faces sharp rise in measles cases May 19, 2021 Insight to read on the topic Vaccination: protecting the greatest number Related operations Niger: pediatric care in the south of the country Niger: assistance for […]
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: unaddressed human rights violations against the fulani people As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council nears its conclusion, the World Organisation Against Torture and its SOS-Torture Network partners urge […]
The Ministry of Health in Burkina Faso, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has initiated a robust nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting seven regions across the […]
Reports of human rights violations, including enforced disappearances and summary executions, are increasingly surfacing against soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These national armies are actively engaged in counter-jihadist operations across the Sahel region, […]