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The security landscape in Mali has deteriorated sharply, with recent attacks resulting in significant civilian and military fatalities, as reported by credible security sources. The turmoil gripping the nation has…
Niger’s Maradi region is expanding its healthcare reach through the PIDUREM initiative, with three new Integrated Health Centers (CSI) of type II now operational in Maradi and Tessaoua. These facilities…
Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali coach after two years of service The Mali national football team has bid farewell to head coach Tom Saintfiet, who officially announced his departure through…
The legal saga surrounding the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 has taken a dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set May 7, 2026 as…
JNIM: Mali’s growing jihadist threat and its ambitions The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) now threatens Bamako as Mali’s most powerful jihadist alliance. Here’s what you need to know about…
Children in Niger’s Sahel Region Face Brutal Reality of Armed Groups Children in Niger’s Sahel region, particularly near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, are increasingly falling victim to…
In Mali today, the humanitarian landscape is increasingly precarious, with 6.4 million people currently in need of aid and protection. Over 400,000 individuals have been forced from their homes, a…
Le Président de la République a reçu Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Président de la Mauritanie, au Palais de l’Elysée, ce mercredi. A un mois du Sommet Africa Forward qui…
Why trusting science is key to protecting Mali and West Africa’s health Bamako — As the world marks World Health Day 2026, with the theme “Unite for Health. Support Science”,…
Behind the headlines of mass abductions in Nigeria‘s northeastern states, the stories of survivors like Aisha, Juliana and Hauwa remain largely unheard. A recent Nigeria-based report delves into their harrowing…
More than a million Sudanese refugees in Chad are confronting imminent and potentially life-threatening reductions in critical aid, including food, water, shelter, healthcare, and protection services. This alarming situation has…
The drama surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) title is far from over. Just two months after the final in Rabat, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially…