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The Union of African Free Press Journalists (UJPLA) has voiced its serious concern and strong disapproval regarding the Malian authorities’ recent decision to prohibit the sale and circulation of Jeune…
West and Central Africa face catastrophic hunger crisis as violence and budget cuts escalate The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised urgent alarms about a spiraling humanitarian catastrophe…
The tragic collapse that struck Kéniéty in the Kéniéba district on January 9, 2026, claimed six women’s lives, buried under tons of rubble. Behind this heartbreaking event lies an even…
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Mali’s standing in the latest global corruption rankings In the recently released 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, Mali occupies the 136th position out of 180 nations, earning…
The year 2025 stands out as a truly pivotal period for Burkina Faso’s healthcare system. Despite facing considerable national security and economic hurdles, the health sector recorded remarkable progress, encompassing…
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…