Washington’s strategic shift in the Sahel: Morocco as the regional hub
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. As European forces exit Mali, Burkina Faso,…
Mali slips in Transparency International corruption index for 2025
Two individuals exchanging banknotes in Bamako The latest 2025 report from Transparency International reveals a slight decline for Mali in…
Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs
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Niger drone strike kills 17 civilians in market attack
Civilian casualties mount after military drone strike in Niger Nairobi — A military drone strike in Niger has left at…
Evaluating the security reality under Abdourahamane Tiani in Niger
An unprecedented assault recently struck the heart of Niamey, marking a significant moment for Niger security. During the overnight hours…
Mali’s health sector gets a boost with 39 new gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially took possession of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain…
Un urges Burkina Faso to reinstate civil liberties and political rights
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina…
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…
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…