Mali’s corruption perception index 2024: persistent challenges in governance

Mali’s corruption perception index 2024: Persistent challenges in governance and transparency The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International paints a sobering picture for Mali, ranking the country at

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Burkina Faso’s healthcare transformation: a pivotal year of progress in 2025

The year 2025 stands out as a truly transformative period for Burkina Faso’s national health system. Despite facing significant national security and economic hurdles, the healthcare sector achieved remarkable milestones,

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Diphtheria surge in Mali amid deepening humanitarian crisis

A rapid surge in diphtheria cases is gripping Mali, with over 530 reported infections and 30 deaths since early December. Health authorities warn the actual numbers may be far higher

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Healthcare reform in Burkina Faso reduces costs and expands access

For years, accessing medical care in Burkina Faso was a distant dream for many citizens. The harsh reality? High examination fees and exorbitant upfront payments for specialized treatments like dialysis

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Diphtheria outbreak worsens in Mali as humanitarian crisis deepens

The spread of diphtheria is accelerating across Mali at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, the country has been battling a rapid surge of this preventable infection, which is thriving amidst

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Benin’s political stability: patrice talon and the thwarted coup

On Saturday, December 13, in Cotonou, Benin, a significant gathering took place. Hundreds of individuals, primarily young people, converged to express their strong disapproval of a recent attempted coup. This

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AES alliance unveils joint military force in Mali amid jihadist threats

alliance of Sahel states advances joint military strategy against terrorism The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that seized power

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How the unified force of the AES alliance can boost security in the Sahel

how the unified force of the AES alliance can boost security in the Sahel On the eve of the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Bamako,

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Moroccan fans demand victory as host nation prepares for CAN 2025

For the Moroccan national team, the goal is crystal clear: they must secure the trophy. Having waited nearly half a century for a Coupe d’Afrique des nations title, supporters are

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Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption drive: empowering youth and strengthening judicial rigor

The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. The launch was presided over by Mamoudou Kassogué, Mali’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights. This

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Burkina Faso: protecting a lifetime through crucial polio vaccination efforts

Burkina Faso: protecting a lifetime through crucial polio vaccination efforts Fada N’Gourma – Poliomyelitis, a severe yet preventable disease, continues to be a focus for public health initiatives. In Burkina

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Escalating economic warfare in west africa’s Sahel region

escalating economic warfare in west africa’s Sahel region Previously separate conflicts in the Sahel and coastal West Africa are converging into a single, interconnected crisis that may become a critical

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