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Afrique Benin authorities declare a coup attempt foiled, president talon asserts control Gunshots echoed through the economic capital, and military personnel were observed restricting access to the presidential palace. Agence

Twelve months after the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is seeing a positive shift in public health. From the bustling streets of Bamako to rural communities, 10-year-old

Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, Niger’s Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, recently affirmed the nation’s resolute commitment to achieving health sovereignty. His remarks came on Saturday, November 29, in Dakhla,

“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre,

Mass displacement surge in western Niger as armed groups intensify pressure An unprecedented influx of displaced individuals has overwhelmed the Téra region in western Niger, with new arrivals flooding the

OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized a credit agreement for an additional $100.4 million. This substantial funding is designated to

Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026

Alleged atrocities in central Mali: what happened in Kamona and Balle Nairobi – The Malian army and allied militias are alleged to have killed at least 31 civilians and set

Fuel shortages choke humanitarian aid operations in Mali The ongoing fuel crisis in Mali, exacerbated by a jihadist blockade on key roadways, is severely disrupting humanitarian efforts across the country.

Burkina Faso’s military regime seeks trials for customs and judicial corruption Allegations of corruption are being brought forward by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso.

Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins role as WHO Representative in Niger November 12, 2025 Niamey, November 12, 2025 — Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has formally assumed his duties as