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Dr seydou coulibaly’s inspiring legacy: strengthening public health in Burkina Faso
dr seydou coulibaly’s inspiring legacy: strengthening public health in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After a distinguished four-year tenure leading the World Health Organization (WHO) representation in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou
Read MoreEscalating insecurity in Mali as rebel forces advance and Bamako faces a blockade
Northern Mali is currently experiencing a period of intense instability as the regional security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic transformation. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, various armed factions
Read MoreSenegal Morocco rivalry beyond football tensions
When the spirit of football turns into a shadow over brotherhood Stepping into Dakar, I carried a quiet sense of unease. The reason? The African Cup of Nations (CAN) final.
Read MoreFuel price disparity: Côte d’Ivoire versus Bénin
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflation, a stark reality emerges at
Read MoreGianni Infantino warns teams ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026: strict penalties for walking off pitch
FIFA chief issues stern warning to national teams: abandoning the pitch will lead to automatic defeat Following Senegal’s hard-fought victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final (1-0),
Read MoreSahel alliance launches joint airstrikes in Mali against jihadists and separatists
Mali The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali executed “intensive aerial campaigns” across Malian territory. This military action followed recent assaults by al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists and Tuareg separatist
Read MoreMali’s state funeral honors slain defence minister sadio camara
A solemn state funeral was held in Mali this week to honor General Sadio Camara, the former Defence Minister whose tragic death has sent shockwaves through the Sahel region. The
Read MoreMali’s growing crisis: Algeria’s security dilemma and rising threats in the Sahel
On April 25, a synchronized assault unfolded across Mali, marking more than just another chapter in the nation’s prolonged crisis. This coordinated strike by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists targeted
Read MoreThe Sahel’s escalating instability: a european concern
insight into the Sahel situation Mali’s military administration, supported by Moscow, is currently battling for its very existence. Recent coordinated offensives by jihadist and Tuareg factions led to the demise
Read MoreMali security crisis: how the insurgent offensive challenges the junta
In the early hours of April 25, the silence of Kati—a military stronghold located just 15 kilometers from Mali’s capital, Bamako—was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This marked the
Read MoreAtlético and Arsenal play out tense draw in Champions League semi-final
The highly anticipated first-leg clash between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal at the Metropolitano ended in a 1-1 stalemate on Wednesday, April 29. In a game defined by tactical caution
Read MoreNiger’s strategic pivot: balancing food aid and agricultural sovereignty
In the midst of a significant realignment of its diplomatic alliances, the Niger has formally received a donation of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer originating from Russia. This shipment, which
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