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Brussels brussels exhibition: powerful photographs expose Mali’s deepening humanitarian crisis 19 jan. 2026 at 11:20•1 min Share A consortium of seven humanitarian organizations will unveil a striking photo exhibition in…
An extraordinary conclusion to a high-stakes tournament. Sénégal claimed a 1-0 victory over Maroc in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final on Sunday, January 18. A goal from Pape…
From January 23 to February 12, the Halles Saint-Géry in Brussels will host a poignant photographic journey titled “In Their Eyes.” This exhibition sheds light on the dire humanitarian situation…
West and Central Africa face catastrophic hunger crisis as violence and budget cuts escalate The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised urgent alarms about a spiraling humanitarian catastrophe…
The tragic collapse that struck Kéniéty in the Kéniéba district on January 9, 2026, claimed six women’s lives, buried under tons of rubble. Behind this heartbreaking event lies an even…
diphtérie surges in Mali as humanitarian crisis deepens Since mid-september, Mali has faced a rapid uptick in diphtheria cases, an otherwise preventable disease, thriving amid a weakened healthcare system, chronic…
how the unified force of the AES aims to reshape security in west africa leaders of the Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened in Bamako for a two-day summit to…
As the countdown to CAN 2025 begins, football enthusiasts across Africa are gearing up for the continent’s most prestigious tournament. For Morocco, the stakes couldn’t be higher—hosting the event on…
champs écoles paysans in Tchad: empowering farmers for sustainable harvests Farmers in the Guéra region of Tchad are transforming their agricultural practices through champs écoles paysans (CEP), a community-driven initiative…
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…