How Burkina Faso is tackling cervical cancer with mobile clinics and community outreach
Ouagadougou — « I was afraid when the health workers announced free screening in our village, but I thought of…
Year: 2026
Military juntas in west africa and Sahel suppress freedoms
Military Juntas in West Africa and Sahel Escalate Repression of Freedoms In 2025, leaders across West Africa and the Sahel…
Washington shifts strategy in the Sahel with focus on commerce and security
The arrival of Nick Checker, who leads the Bureau of African Affairs at the US State Department, in Mali this…
Human rights crisis in Chad: political repression and escalating violence in 2025
Key developments in Chad’s political landscape The 2025 presidential election victory of Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his grip on power…
Niger human rights crisis in 2025 after military coup
The human rights landscape in the Niger has worsened significantly since the July 2023 military takeover. By 2025, the ruling…
Niamey under siege: how islamic state’s attack exposed Niger’s shifting security alliances
An unprecedented assault on Niamey’s international hub The night of January 28 to 29 marked a dark chapter in Niger’s…
US recalibrates strategy to engage with Sahel military leaders
The United States has signaled a major pivot in its diplomatic approach toward three West African nations currently battling Islamist…
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…
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.…