The government of Burkina Faso has announced a massive price reduction for generic medications and medical supplies, with some costs falling by as much as 72% to improve public health…
Month: February 2026
Us influence strategy in the Sahel: Morocco as a key regional player
the Sahel: a shifting geopolitical landscape Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel are unfolding quietly. As European forces gradually withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and Russia strengthens its presence…
Islamist militants carry out deadly attacks in western Niger
Islamist Group Executes Civilians in Niger’s Tillabéri Region An Islamist armed faction has carried out a series of deadly attacks in western Niger, resulting in the deaths of 30 civilians—including…
Mali’s corruption perception index drops in 2025 transparecy international ranking
The Mali government faces fresh scrutiny after its performance in the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index revealed a single-place decline. Falling from 135th to 136th globally, the country now…
Global corruption index 2025 shows alarming declines
global corruption index 2025 reveals troubling trends Transparency International has released its latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, evaluating perceived corruption levels in the public sector across 180 nations. The…
Niger military drone strike kills seventeen civilians at village market
Click to expand Image On January 6, 2026, a drone strike conducted by the Niger military resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a…
Niger security situation under president tiani: latest updates
The latest security challenges in Niger have once again thrust the country into the spotlight. On the night of January 28 to 29, 2026, a coordinated assault by fighters from…
Mali’s health system boosted by new gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially took delivery of 39 robust all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. These vehicles are set to significantly bolster the nation’s…
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening
In a bold move to tackle one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, Burkina Faso has launched an innovative strategy that brings cervical cancer screening directly to communities. This groundbreaking…