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diphtérie surges in Mali as humanitarian crisis deepens Since mid-september, Mali has faced a rapid uptick in diphtheria cases, an otherwise preventable disease, thriving amid a weakened healthcare system, chronic…
Breaking down financial barriers to essential healthcare in Burkina Faso For years, accessing medical care in Burkina Faso was a luxury few could afford. High upfront costs, exorbitant exam fees,…
Mali is grappling with a rapidly intensifying diphtheria epidemic, a preventable disease that has been surging since mid-September. This concerning health crisis is exacerbated by the nation’s fragile healthcare infrastructure,…
On Saturday, December 13th, in Cotonou, Bénin, hundreds of individuals, primarily young people, gathered to protest the attempted coup d’état that had occurred six days prior. On the morning of…
The military juntas currently governing Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—have convened an emergency summit in Bamako to formalize a landmark defense agreement. The…
how the unified force of the AES aims to reshape security in west africa leaders of the Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened in Bamako for a two-day summit to…
As the countdown to CAN 2025 begins, football enthusiasts across Africa are gearing up for the continent’s most prestigious tournament. For Morocco, the stakes couldn’t be higher—hosting the event on…
The National Anti-Corruption Week, for its 2025 edition, officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. The launch event was presided over by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights,…
Burkina Faso’s commitment to lifelong protection through vaccination Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. In Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking…
The struggle for dominance in the Sahel has entered a dangerous new phase, with militant groups escalating their tactics beyond traditional battlegrounds. As violence intensifies across Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…
The Bénin is currently facing a critical political crisis after a failed coup d’état over the weekend. The situation has drawn regional attention as neighboring countries react to the instability…
The United Nations and its partners are urgently appealing for $5.1 billion in 2026 to support 24 million vulnerable people across West and Central Africa, as part of a broader…