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Partager vers les réseaux Each year, the release of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International serves as a stark indicator of public governance worldwide. The report, published on…
Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, undertook a crucial visit to the Hôpital de l’Amitié Niger-Türkiye on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The objective was to personally…
Ivorian Union of Journalists Responds to Court Ruling with Urgent Extraordinary Congress The Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI) faced a critical challenge on February 20 when a…
United States–Burkina Faso: a health agreement to bolster health security in the Sahel A five-year memorandum of understanding has been announced, elevating health security to a shared priority. This pact…
Strengthening public health in Burkina Faso through international cooperation On Wednesday, February 25, the United States Department of State confirmed the signing of a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with…
With roughly 300 active start-ups in Côte d’Ivoire, according to government estimates, aspiring entrepreneurs seek prestigious training to elevate their ventures. The Challenge + Afrique initiative, launched by France’s HEC…
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso highlights substantial achievements in health, realized amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic challenges. This comprehensive document…
The escalating conflict in Sudan has now spilled over into neighboring Chad, prompting N’Djamena to take decisive action. On February 23, Chadian authorities announced an immediate and indefinite closure of…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Understanding the JNIM’s Expansion Strategy in West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate established in 2017, has emerged as one of the most influential armed groups…
Amid the shifting sands of West Africa’s security landscape, Bamako has turned to Moscow for support. Following the dissolution of the controversial Wagner Group, Malian authorities now rely on the…
Burkina Faso’s military junta dismantles political opposition under restructuring plan By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso’s political landscape had undergone a drastic transformation. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim…