Burkina Faso lowers medicine prices with historic 72% reduction
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% in groundbreaking health reform The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a historic price reduction for essential generic medicines and medical supplies,…
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…
Harnessing solar power to sustain medical care in Niafounké, northern Mali
In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, a new solar panel installation is transforming operations at the Niafounké hospital. This shift toward renewable energy, spearheaded by MSF, strengthens the facility’s…
Us strategy in the Sahel: Morocco as a key regional player
Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel are unfolding quietly but decisively. As European military presences have receded in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia has expanded its influence through proxy…
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,…
Chad faces challenges while sheltering sudanese refugees
Chad faces challenges while sheltering sudanese refugees The Republic of Chad stands as a beacon of hospitality in the heart of Africa, offering refuge to nearly 900,000 Sudanese fleeing the…
Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue…
Deadly drone strike in Niger village market kills seventeen civilians
Click to expand Image An aerial attack likely carried out by a Nigerien military drone resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a busy…
Niger security situation under president abdourahamane tiani
Written by Marie Toulemonde and Matteo Maillard Published on February 7 at 12:30 PM Reading time: 8 minutes. File generated on Read in the app An unprecedented assault unfolded in…
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…
Is the African union just a bystander in Africa’s elections?
Is the African Union just a bystander in Africa’s elections? The AU’s response to the 2025 elections suggests it is prioritising procedure over genuine political competition and true democracy. A…