During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Why Mali’s crisis is tightening Nigeria’s security grip Nigeria isn’t on the sidelines of the Mali crisis—it’s at the heart of it. A surge in violence across Mali, Burkina Faso,

In the intricate chessboard of West African geopolitics, timing is everything—and missteps can carry grave consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and

a historic recognition for a committed leader In a groundbreaking move, Patrice Talon, President of Benin, has been bestowed with an unprecedented honor by the country’s Vodun community. On May

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled within Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the grim stage for a devastating double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic

The West African nation of Bénin faces a silent crisis: contaminated water sources threaten health and livelihoods across rural and urban communities alike. In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou,

Senegal’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes bold steps to assert his authority, signaling a potential rift with his Prime Minister and former

Assimi Goïta assumes defense portfolio as Mali’s security crisis deepens In a bold, yet controversial move, Colonel Assimi Goïta has officially taken on the role of Minister of Defense alongside

During the 13th AFRAVIH conference hosted in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts and advocates are addressing the profound psychological challenges accompanying HIV. This international summit focuses on how the infectious disease impacts

effective strategies to safeguard human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a

Amidst escalating tensions, Mali faces profound instability, while its regional partners appear hesitant to intervene effectively. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – intended to forge a collective security

Senegal U17 Squad for Morocco 2026 CAN: Lamine Sané Names His 23 Lionceaux Head coach of Senegal’s under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has announced the final squad of 23 players