Niger junta leader blames France for Niamey airport assault
Niger’s military leadership points finger at France following Niamey airport attack The ruling junta in Niger has leveled accusations against…
Month: January 2026
Violent clashes erupt near Niamey airport in Niger
Intense gunfire and multiple explosions rocked the vicinity of Niamey International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, as reported…
Nigeria’s forgotten humanitarian crisis driven by spreading violence
The kidnapping of schoolchildren, coordinated attacks on entire villages, and the abduction of worshippers from churches and mosques have thrust…
Hurdles for free movement within the Alliance of Sahel States
The decision by the member nations of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to withdraw from ECOWAS was intended as…
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget allocation for 2026
In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is setting a distinctive benchmark in public health investment.…
Significant healthcare improvements for vulnerable communities in the Sahel
Key achievements Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made in healthcare delivery across the region: Expansion of medical services:…
Ongoing security collaboration between Washington and the AES
Despite the recent political shifts in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the United States is maintaining its security partnerships with…
Mali leads malaria fight with R21 vaccine in Kayes and Mopti regions
The Republic of Mali has taken a groundbreaking step in its fight against malaria by introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed…
Thirty-one civilians killed in suspected extremist raid in western Niger
A tragic assault on the village of Bosiye in western Niger has resulted in the deaths of 31 civilians. This…
Brussels exhibition reveals Mali’s humanitarian crisis through powerful photos
Brussels brussels exhibition highlights Mali’s dire humanitarian crisis at halles saint-gery 19 janv. 2026 à 11:20•1 min Share Seven humanitarian…
African press union denounces Mali’s ban on jeune afrique magazine
The Union of African Free Press Journalists (UJPLA) has voiced profound apprehension and strong condemnation regarding the Malian authorities’ recent…
Niger crisis: escalating violence and budget cuts threaten millions
The escalating violence and drastic budget cuts across West and Central Africa are pushing millions into a severe food emergency.…