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Deadly clashes between herders and farmers in Chad amid climate crisis Chadian authorities have failed to protect victims of deadly armed clashes between herders and farmers or uphold their rights…
Mali: Severe fuel shortage paralyzes critical humanitarian missions An acute fuel crisis gripping Mali—fueled by jihadist blockades on key trade routes—has intensified the country’s ongoing humanitarian emergency. The scarcity of…
How trained midwives are transforming maternal health in Mali Bamako — Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako, shares her story: “I used to feel ashamed to even mention contraception. In…
Mauritania’s ongoing national dialogue, spearheaded by coordinator Moussa Fall, extends beyond conventional approaches by embracing a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The active involvement of civil society is central to this…
Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges: a strong advocate for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects approximately 4.63% of the population, with nearly…
EU-backed €20 million loan to empower women and youth in Mauritania’s blue economy A groundbreaking €20 million financing agreement has been signed between Banque El Amana (BEA) and BEI Monde—the…
Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera outbreak after a patient tested positive for the disease. The confirmation came from the Kantchari Medical Center (CM), located in…
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system: key strategies for accessible medical care Mali’s leadership launches a historic month-long initiative to bridge healthcare gaps and prioritize vulnerable populations. why Mali’s healthcare system needs…
Mali leads with hybrid malaria vaccine strategy for young children • On World Malaria Day, Mali becomes the 20th African nation to introduce the malaria vaccine, pioneering a hybrid immunization…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Niger for successfully meeting the criteria to eliminate onchocerciasis. This landmark achievement makes it the first country in Africa and the fifth worldwide…
The ongoing conflict in Mali has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable communities to the brink, with nearly one million children under five years old at risk of acute malnutrition by…
unprecedented hunger crisis grips the Sahel and horn of africa the Sahel region and the horn of africa are grappling with a cascading series of crises that threaten millions of…