Jihadist 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

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Mali drops in the 2025 global corruption perceptions index

Deux personnes échangent des billets de Banque à Bamako, le 27 octobre 2023 Mali has seen a decline in its standing on the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. The

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Niger drone strike kills 17 civilians at village market

Click to expand Image A military drone operation in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, during a busy market day on January

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Rising authoritarianism and human rights concerns in West Africa

Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Throughout 2025, several West African nations witnessed a sharp decline in civil liberties as military regimes tightened their grip on power, according to findings

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Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics fight cervical cancer in rural areas

Ouagadougou — When the town crier announced that free screening was being offered, Awa hesitated. “If they told me I had the disease, how would I pay for treatment?” the

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Niger’s human rights crisis in 2025: repression, violence and authoritarian drift

The human rights landscape in Niger has witnessed a dramatic deterioration since the July 2023 military coup. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified its crackdown on political opponents, dissenters, trade

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Attack on Niamey airport highlights Russian security role and rising jihadist threat in Niger

During the late hours between Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, intense gunfire and explosions erupted around the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. In a rare occurrence for

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Us military partnerships with Sahel juntas after Russia pivot

Why the united states is rebuilding ties with Sahel juntas shifting toward Russia In a dramatic shift, the united states is reviving military and economic cooperation with the Sahel’s three

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Burkina 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

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Brussels 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

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Artisanal 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

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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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