Niger’s battle against corruption: why systemic change remains elusive Each year, Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of the state of public governance worldwide. The…
Month: February 2026
Health minister visits Niger-türkiye friendship hospital to assess staff needs
Niger’s Health Minister inspects Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital amid rising demand for maternal care On a recent inspection tour, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, visited the…
International press unions condemn political meddling in Côte d’Ivoire’s UNJCI
On February 20, a court order effectively halted the Ordinary Congress of the UNJCI (Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire), which was intended to facilitate the election of new…
Us health funding boosts Burkina Faso disease prevention efforts
landmark us-Burkina Faso health partnership secures $147 million commitment In a significant move to bolster public health infrastructure, the United States Department of State formalized a five-year bilateral agreement with…
Burkina Faso’s health resilience: who’s 2024–2025 report highlights key achievements
Burkina Faso’s Health Resilience: WHO’s 2024–2025 Report Highlights Key Achievements The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso, documenting substantial progress achieved amidst a…
Analysing the JNIM strategic expansion and the jihadist dilemma beyond the Sahel
Event overview This discussion is presented by the CERI research group Africa: citizenship, violence and politics in partnership with the Africa Programme. For those following Mali English news, this seminar…
Burkina Faso records historic drop in malaria cases and deaths in 2025
The Burkina Faso government has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its fight against malaria, with a remarkable decline in both reported cases and fatalities in 2025. Speaking at a press…