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,…
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…
Un urges Burkina Faso to restore civil liberties amid political crackdown
UN calls on Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has sharply criticized the government of Burkina Faso for escalating restrictions on…
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…
Security challenges in Niamey after islamist attack and russian military presence
The calm of Niamey was shattered in the early hours of January 29, when intense gunfire and explosions erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport. While attacks on Niger’s capital…
Niamey shaken by heavy gunfire and explosions near airport
Unexpected violence erupts in Niamey Intense gunfire and explosions rocked the vicinity of Niamey’s main airport early Thursday, local time. According to a Reuters correspondent on the ground, the sounds…
Gunfire and explosions reported at Niamey airport in Niger
Uncertainty has gripped the capital of Niger following reports of intense shooting and powerful blasts near the Niamey international airport during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Local residents indicate…
Burkina Faso’s 2026 health budget tops UEMOA public spending
Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation distinguishes itself through its exceptional commitment to public health. For the upcoming 2026 fiscal period, Burkina Faso is poised…
Enhancing healthcare access in fragile Sahel communities: key achievements
Significant Achievements Unveiled From 2018 to 2024, the following pivotal results underscore the impact of these initiatives: Expanded and Enhanced Healthcare Access: In both Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million…
Deadly jihadist attack leaves 31 civilians dead in western Niger
A devastating assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger, resulting in the deaths of 31 civilians and leaving four others in critical condition. The attack, which unfolded on…
Mali faces ongoing governance challenges in 2024 corruption perceptions index
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…