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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
Read MoreMali corruption: how small gifts fuel a social crisis
The Malian society is deeply marked by a silent yet devastating plague: the normalization of corruption through so-called “small gifts.” From Bamako’s bustling markets to state institutions, these practices have
Read MoreMali’s corruption perception index 2024: persistent challenges in governance
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Read MoreBurkina 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,
Read MoreDiphtheria surge in Mali amid deepening humanitarian crisis
A rapid surge in diphtheria cases is gripping Mali, with over 530 reported infections and 30 deaths since early December. Health authorities warn the actual numbers may be far higher
Read MoreHealthcare reform in Burkina Faso reduces costs and expands access
For years, accessing medical care in Burkina Faso was a distant dream for many citizens. The harsh reality? High examination fees and exorbitant upfront payments for specialized treatments like dialysis
Read MoreDiphtheria outbreak worsens in Mali as humanitarian crisis deepens
The spread of diphtheria is accelerating across Mali at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, the country has been battling a rapid surge of this preventable infection, which is thriving amidst
Read MoreBenin’s political stability: patrice talon and the thwarted coup
On Saturday, December 13, in Cotonou, Benin, a significant gathering took place. Hundreds of individuals, primarily young people, converged to express their strong disapproval of a recent attempted coup. This
Read MoreAES alliance unveils joint military force in Mali amid jihadist threats
alliance of Sahel states advances joint military strategy against terrorism The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that seized power
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Read MoreMoroccan fans demand victory as host nation prepares for CAN 2025
For the Moroccan national team, the goal is crystal clear: they must secure the trophy. Having waited nearly half a century for a Coupe d’Afrique des nations title, supporters are
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