Month: January 2026

Key developments in the Niamey airport attack The leader of Niger’s military junta has credited Russia for its assistance in countering an attack on the Niamey airport. He has also…

The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—intended as a sovereignty move—has inadvertently restricted the free movement of people and goods…

key achievements in Sahel health systems between 2018 and 2024, remarkable progress has been made in strengthening health systems across the Sahel region. key outcomes include: expanded and enhanced health…

The United States is continuing its security collaboration with military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—countries governed by juntas that took power through coups. This was confirmed by General…

Mali has taken a groundbreaking step in its battle against malaria by introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, a World Health Organization-recommended solution now being tested in Kayes and Mopti. This hybrid…

A grim dawn broke over the village of Bosiye in western Niger, where a suspected jihadist assault claimed the lives of 31 civilians. The attack, which unfolded on Sunday, has…

Seven humanitarian non-governmental organizations are set to host a photographic exhibition in Brussels, at the Halles Saint-Géry, from January 23 to February 12. Titled “In Their Eyes,” this exhibition aims…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning regarding an escalating humanitarian emergency across West and Central Africa. Severe budgetary constraints combined with surging violence are pushing approximately…