Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Military rule in Burkina Faso dissolves political parties amid shifting alliances
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…
Mauritania and EU strengthen partnership ties in key dialogue
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 lowers medicine prices with historic 72% reduction
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,…
Experts denounce coup leaders running in elections as democratic
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing the guns and vowing to end unconstitutional power transitions. But can this promise hold weight? Paul-Simon Handy, a Cameroonian…
Jihadist violence escalates in Niger’s Tillabéri region
February 13, 2026 3-minute read Read in the app Key developments. A fresh wave of jihadist violence has struck Niger, leaving a trail of devastation. On January 18, militants from…
Mali slips in the latest global corruption ranking by Transparency International
Two individuals exchanging banknotes in Bamako. Mali has seen a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. The nation has descended to the 136th position globally,…
Chad faces challenges while sheltering sudanese refugees
Chad faces challenges while sheltering sudanese refugees The Republic of Chad stands as a beacon of hospitality in the heart of Africa, offering refuge to nearly 900,000 Sudanese fleeing the…
Deadly drone strike in Niger village market kills seventeen civilians
Click to expand Image An aerial attack likely carried out by a Nigerien military drone resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a busy…
Gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles enhance health services in Mali
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development recently took delivery of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles. This significant acquisition, which occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, is set to…
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics tackle cervical cancer in rural areas
Burkina Faso’s innovative approach to eradicating cervical cancer Ouagadougou – Imagine living in a remote village where the nearest health center is a day’s journey away, and even if you…
Ongoing human rights crisis in Niger: a 2026 status report
Since the military takeover in July 2023, the state of human rights in Niger has experienced a continuous decline. Throughout 2025, the ruling military council persisted in its crackdown on…