Burkina Faso records historic drop in malaria cases and deaths in 2025

The fight against malaria in Burkina Faso has reached a pivotal milestone, with the country targeting elimination by 2030. In 2025, the nation achieved an unprecedented reduction in both malaria

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Democratic elections for coup leaders spark controversy at african union summit

The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to “silence the guns” and firmly reject unconstitutional power transfers. Yet skepticism lingers. Can these promises hold weight when leaders

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Experts condemn democratic elections of coup leaders in africa

The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and vowing an end to unconstitutional power changes. But can this commitment hold weight? Paul-Simon Handy, a

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Burkina Faso implements historic reduction in medicine costs

In a significant move to improve public health, the government of Burkina Faso has announced a major price reduction for essential generic medicines and various medical supplies. This initiative, supported

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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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Solar energy brightens niafounké’s hospital, ensuring vital care in northern Mali

i Vue des panneaux solaires installés par MSF à l’hôpital de Niafunké, dans le nord du Mali. © Lamine Keita solar energy brightens niafounké’s hospital, ensuring vital care in northern

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Us influence in the Sahel: Morocco’s growing regional role

The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts. As European forces gradually withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia expands its footprint through para-state

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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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Global corruption trends: new index highlights significant setbacks

Transparency International has released its latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI), a crucial assessment of perceived public sector corruption across 180 nations and territories worldwide. According to the 2025 Corruption Perception

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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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Niamey airport attack: assessing abdourahamane tiani’s security record in Niger

A striking and unprecedented security breach recently rocked the very heart of Niamey, the capital city of Niger. In a bold move that has become a major piece of Niamey

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Mali’s health system boosted by 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles

The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially received 39 new all-terrain 4×4 vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. These robust vehicles are set to significantly enhance the

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