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…
Author: Daniel Mbami
Journalist
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Mali corruption: how small bribes fuel a national crisis
The terms vary across Mali’s national languages—« bonya » (respect), « woro songo » (cola price), « buru songo »…
Mali ranks poorly in 2024 corruption perception index
Mali struggles in 2024 corruption perception index with low score The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International…
Burkina Faso healthcare breakthroughs in 2025: major medical milestones
The year 2025 stands as a defining chapter in Burkina Faso’s healthcare evolution. Despite enduring national challenges—security instability and economic…