Niger’s health minister assesses operations at Hôpital de l’Amitié Niger-Türkiye
Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, undertook a crucial visit to the Hôpital de l’Amitié Niger-Türkiye on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The objective was to personally…
Ivorian journalists’ union fights back against political interference
Ivorian Union of Journalists Responds to Court Ruling with Urgent Extraordinary Congress The Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI) faced a critical challenge on February 20 when a…
The united states and Burkina Faso forge health alliance to combat infectious diseases
United States–Burkina Faso: a health agreement to bolster health security in the Sahel A five-year memorandum of understanding has been announced, elevating health security to a shared priority. This pact…
A 147 million dollar health partnership between Burkina Faso and the United States
Strengthening public health in Burkina Faso through international cooperation On Wednesday, February 25, the United States Department of State confirmed the signing of a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with…
Ivorian start-ups gain momentum with HEC Paris Challenge + program
With roughly 300 active start-ups in Côte d’Ivoire, according to government estimates, aspiring entrepreneurs seek prestigious training to elevate their ventures. The Challenge + Afrique initiative, launched by France’s HEC…
Burkina Faso’s health journey: resilience and access in 2024–2025
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso highlights substantial achievements in health, realized amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic challenges. This comprehensive document…
Sudan conflict spills into Chad as N’Djamena shuts borders
The escalating conflict in Sudan has now spilled over into neighboring Chad, prompting N’Djamena to take decisive action. On February 23, Chadian authorities announced an immediate and indefinite closure of…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
Jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel: the JNIM’s strategic dilemma
Understanding the JNIM’s Expansion Strategy in West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate established in 2017, has emerged as one of the most influential armed groups…
Russian military presence in Mali: what africa corps costs the junta
Amid the shifting sands of West Africa’s security landscape, Bamako has turned to Moscow for support. Following the dissolution of the controversial Wagner Group, Malian authorities now rely on the…
Military rule in Burkina Faso dissolves political parties amid shifting alliances
Burkina Faso’s military junta dismantles political opposition under restructuring plan By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso’s political landscape had undergone a drastic transformation. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim…
Burkina Faso’s historic malaria decline in 2025 fuels 2030 elimination goal
Burkina Faso has made significant strides in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both…