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Niger adopts digital payments for polio vaccination campaigns The Niger National Polio Immunization Days held in April 2026 marked a significant shift in how health workers and community vaccinators were…

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How west africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahelian turmoil Nigeria isn’t merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it’s deeply entangled in it. The escalating violence in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…

Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Mali’s isolation from ECOWAS: why the Sahel needs regional unity against terror

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

In the shifting sands of West African geopolitics, timing separates bold leadership from reckless abandonment. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all…

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Patrice Talon honored by Benin’s Vodun community as Hounon d’honneur

6 months ago

Sidi Mohamed

The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been honored with a rare distinction for a sitting head of state. On May 2, 2026, the Beninese Vodun community…

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Tragedy in Doungouro: civilians caught between terrorists and militia violence

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, located in the Tillabéri region, became the site of a double catastrophe. Following a lethal raid by the État Islamique au…

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AI-powered water purification transforming Benin’s water crisis

6 months ago

Sidi Mohamed

In the bustling city of Cotonou, a groundbreaking innovation is emerging from an unlikely source: a startup called SSaFE. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, this venture is redefining how…

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Senegal president diomaye faye asserts authority over sonko amid rising tensions

6 months ago

Sidi Mohamed

In a dramatic shift from the earlier narrative of unity, Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate a…

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Assimi Goïta consolidates power as Mali’s president and defense minister amid Kidal crisis

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

By officially assuming the responsibilities of the Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the total centralization of authority in Bamako. This…

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Supporting adolescents with HIV in Burkina Faso: mental health insights from AFRAVIH

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

On the occasion of the 13th AFRAVIH conference dedicated to the fight against HIV, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, the focus has turned toward the psychological challenges faced by…

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Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies

6 months ago

Sidi Mohamed

Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies Working alongside national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, the ISHR has released a…

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Why Russia’s Sahel strategy is failing beyond military defeat

6 months ago

Sidi Mohamed

The Sahel is at a crossroads. As Mali grapples with a devastating coordinated attack on April 25, its regional allies appear paralyzed, while international actors scramble to redefine their influence.…

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Senegal u17 squad for 2026 african cup under-17 announced by lamine sane

6 months ago

Kadi Alhassane

Lamine Sané, head coach of the Senegal U17 national team, has unveiled the final squad of 23 players selected for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to kick…