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Nigeria’s escalating violence fuels africa’s worst humanitarian crisis
Nigeria grapples with escalating violence that transcends religious boundaries, thrusting the nation into an international spotlight. Recent months have witnessed a surge in abductions of schoolchildren, coordinated attacks on entire
Read MoreAlliance of Sahel states struggles with free movement after west african exit
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to assert sovereignty, but this move has disrupted the free movement of people and
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s health budget leadership in UEMOA for 2026
Burkina Faso’s health budget leadership in UEMOA for 2026 Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is distinguishing itself through its commitment to public health. For
Read MoreVital health system enhancements for fragile Sahel regions
Key Achievements in Sahel Health Enhancement Between 2018 and 2024, significant milestones were achieved in bolstering healthcare infrastructure and access across the Sahel: Expanded and Enhanced Health Services: In both
Read MoreUs maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – despite years of
Read MoreMalaria vaccine r21/matrix-m transforms child health in Kayes and Mopti
The Republic of Mali has taken a bold step in the fight against malaria by rolling out the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the regions
Read MoreTragedy in western Niger as thirty-one villagers lose their lives in armed assault
A brutal raid in the village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has claimed the lives of 31 civilians. This devastating event, which occurred on Sunday, has also left four
Read MoreBrussels exhibition reveals human tragedy in Mali through powerful photos
From January 23 to February 12, Brussels will host a compelling photographic exhibition titled “In Their Eyes”, spotlighting the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Mali. Organized by seven leading humanitarian
Read MoreUpla condemns Mali’s ban on jeune afrique magazine
The Union of African Free Press Journalists (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over Mali’s decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine nationwide. According
Read MoreWest africa hunger crisis threatens millions as violence and cuts escalate
West Africa faces hunger crisis as violence and budget cuts deepen food insecurity Violence and reduced funding are pushing millions in West and Central Africa toward catastrophic hunger, with the
Read MoreArtisanal gold mining in Mali: the deadly trap of extreme poverty for women
A tragic collapse in Kéniéty, within the Kayes region, claimed six women’s lives on a friday in January 2026. Yet behind this heartbreaking event lies a grim truth: extreme financial
Read MoreMali corruption: how small gifts fuel a social crisis
The Malian society is deeply marked by a silent yet devastating plague: the normalization of corruption through so-called “small gifts.” From Bamako’s bustling markets to state institutions, these practices have
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