Us maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – despite years of
Read MoreMalaria vaccine r21/matrix-m transforms child health in Kayes and Mopti
The Republic of Mali has taken a bold step in the fight against malaria by rolling out the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the regions
Read MoreTragedy in western Niger as thirty-one villagers lose their lives in armed assault
A brutal raid in the village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has claimed the lives of 31 civilians. This devastating event, which occurred on Sunday, has also left four
Read MoreBrussels 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
Read MoreUpla condemns Mali’s ban on jeune afrique magazine
The Union of African Free Press Journalists (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over Mali’s decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine nationwide. According
Read MoreWest africa hunger crisis threatens millions as violence and cuts escalate
West Africa faces hunger crisis as violence and budget cuts deepen food insecurity Violence and reduced funding are pushing millions in West and Central Africa toward catastrophic hunger, with the
Read MoreArtisanal 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
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
Mali’s corruption perception index 2024: Persistent challenges in governance and transparency The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International paints a sobering picture for Mali, ranking the country at
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
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