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Côte d’Ivoire: unions condemn political interference with journalist body
The Ivorian Union of Journalists (UNJCI) faced a critical hurdle on February 20 when a court issued an injunction halting its scheduled ordinary congress, aimed at renewing leadership. In response,
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s health sector resilience: a look at the 2024–2025 who biennial report
Burkina Faso’s health sector resilience: a look at the 2024–2025 who biennial report The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso provides a comprehensive overview of significant
Read MoreJNIM and the strategic dilemma of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel
>JNIM and the strategic dilemma of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel 24 February 2026 JNIM and the strategic dilemma of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel REGISTRATION About this event 24
Read MoreChad-Sudan border crisis: closed frontier and regional instability impacting N’Djamena
Chad-Sudan border crisis: closed frontier and regional instability impacting N’Djamena
Read MoreMilitary coups in west africa and the fading civilian support
The late January 2026 marked the definitive end of partisan politics in Burkina Faso. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government officially dissolved all political parties, including those that had
Read MoreBurkina Faso records historic drop in malaria cases and deaths in 2025
The fight against malaria in Burkina Faso has reached a pivotal milestone, with the country targeting elimination by 2030. In 2025, the nation achieved an unprecedented reduction in both malaria
Read MoreBurkina Faso implements historic reduction in medicine costs
In a significant move to improve public health, the government of Burkina Faso has announced a major price reduction for essential generic medicines and various medical supplies. This initiative, supported
Read MoreExperts condemn democratic elections of coup leaders in africa
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and vowing an end to unconstitutional power changes. But can this commitment hold weight? Paul-Simon Handy, a
Read MoreDemocratic elections for coup leaders spark controversy at african union summit
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to “silence the guns” and firmly reject unconstitutional power transfers. Yet skepticism lingers. Can these promises hold weight when leaders
Read MoreJihadist violence surges as Islamic State militants kill dozens in Niger
The facts. A horrific new assault against civilians has once again plunged Niger into mourning. On January 18, militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) executed 31
Read MoreUs influence in the Sahel: Morocco’s growing regional role
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts. As European forces gradually withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia expands its footprint through para-state
Read MoreSolar energy brightens niafounké’s hospital, ensuring vital care in northern Mali
i Vue des panneaux solaires installés par MSF à l’hôpital de Niafunké, dans le nord du Mali. © Lamine Keita solar energy brightens niafounké’s hospital, ensuring vital care in northern
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