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The Niger has taken a significant step toward modernizing its public health systems by implementing digital payment solutions for vaccination campaign workers. During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days…
During the night of Monday, May 4, a violent raid targeted the Barka Tolorom military base on the Chadian banks of Lake Chad, resulting in the deaths of at least…
The tranquil village of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the grim scene of a two-fold catastrophe on Monday, May 4, 2026. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic…
In the heart of Cotonou, a startup named SSaFE is redefining the boundaries of technological advancement. Led by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, the company has developed an autonomous “filtering robot”…
The initial period of political harmony at the apex of the Senegalese state appears to be giving way to a more demanding pragmatic reality. A pivotal moment in the relationship…
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has solidified the centralization of power in Bamako. This move, far…
AFRAVIH: addressing the psychological needs of young people with HIV in Burkina Faso The 13th AFRAVIH conference, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, is putting a spotlight on the critical…
While Mali faces profound instability, its regional partners appear to be looking away. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — established to forge a collective security response among Mali,…
The head coach of the Sénégal under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has announced the final squad of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 2026, set to take place in…
Omar Daf, a prominent Senegalese football figure, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Mali national team coaching position. The announcement follows his recent departure from…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sparked significant debate by appointing Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the Champions League final. The match, featuring Mamelodi Sundowns and…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that Jean-Jacques Ndala, a referee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will preside over the first leg of the CAF Champions…