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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…
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…
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…
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…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
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…
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…
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 has made significant strides in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both…
The high-level dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, under the leadership of H.E. Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Diaye…
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% in groundbreaking health reform The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a historic price reduction for essential generic medicines and medical supplies,…