Diphtheria surges in Mali amid deepening humanitarian crisis

Diphtheria cases rise sharply in Mali as health system collapses Diphtheria is spreading at an alarming rate in Mali. Since mid-September, the country has faced a rapid surge in cases…

Au Burkina Faso, la santé sort de l’ombre du privilège !

Pendant des années, se soigner relevait parfois de l’impossible pour des milliers de Burkinabè. Entre la maladie et l’hôpital, une barrière invisible mais redoutable se dressait : le coût. Depuis…

Mali faces rising diphtheria cases amid humanitarian instability

The spread of diphtheria in Mali is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, the country has been battling a surge in this preventable respiratory infection, which is thriving due…

Patrice Talon: a singular political figure in Africa’s landscape

On Saturday, December 13, the streets of Cotonou in Bénin were filled with hundreds of demonstrators. This crowd, largely composed of the nation’s youth, gathered to voice their strong opposition…

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger strengthen joint military ties against jihadist threats

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger forge new defense alliance against rising jihadist violence Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), are governed by military…

Unified force AES: strategies for regional security in west africa

how the unified force of the AES can achieve its security goals The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger gathered in Bamako this week to assess progress in…

Morocco’s quest for glory at CAN 2025: victory is the only option for fans like Ibrahim

For Morocco, the mission is absolute: bring home the trophy. After waiting half a century for a Coupe d’Afrique des nations title, the patience of the Moroccan faithful has reached…

Burkina Faso: a nation’s resolve for lifelong immunization against polio

Burkina Faso’s unwavering commitment to polio immunization Fada N’Gourma – Poliomyelitis, a severe and debilitating disease, is entirely preventable through vaccination. In Burkina Faso, mothers deeply understand this reality, dedicating…

Escalating economic warfare: jihadists push beyond the Sahel into west africa

The Sahel and coastal West Africa are witnessing a dangerous convergence of conflicts as militant groups expand their operations, transforming once distinct battlefields into a unified theater of violence. This…

Benin coup attempt: evaluating the current state of security and political tension

West Africa is currently navigating a period of intense political volatility, marked by a series of military takeovers since 2020 across the Sahel, Guinea, and recently Guinea-Bissau. Military administrations in…

Urgent appeal for 5.1 billion dollars to tackle west africa humanitarian crisis

The United Nations and its partners are urgently seeking $5.1 billion to support 24 million vulnerable individuals across West and Central Africa in 2026, as part of a broader $33…

West and central africa facing severe humanitarian crisis

West Africa humanitarian crisis: urgent call for 5.1 billion dollars The United Nations and its partners are rallying for 5.1 billion dollars to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in West…