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.…
Women in Mali’s artisanal mines trapped by poverty’s grip
Six women lost their lives on January 9, 2026, in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district, after a devastating mine collapse. Behind this…
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…
Mali battles diphtheria amid worsening humanitarian crisis
The illness is advancing rapidly. Since mid-September, Mali has been grappling with a swift surge in diphtheria cases, a preventable…
Burkina Faso makes healthcare more affordable for all
For years, accessing healthcare in Burkina Faso was a financial hurdle many could not overcome. Medical costs often stood between…
Diphtheria surges in Mali amid worsening humanitarian crisis
diphtheria surges in Mali amid worsening humanitarian crisis The disease is spreading at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, Mali has…
Patrice Talon and the failed power grab in Bénin
On Saturday, December 13, the streets of Cotonou in Bénin were filled with hundreds of demonstrators. This large crowd, primarily…
Mali hosts AES summit to formalise a unified military alliance
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, continues to solidify its sovereignist path. These nations,…
How the AES unified force plans to secure the Sahel region
The military leadership of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is convening in Bamako for a two-day summit starting this Monday.…