Nigeria’s escalating violence and the overlooked humanitarian crisis

Recent months have seen Nigeria return to the international spotlight due to a surge in violence, including the abduction of schoolchildren, devastating attacks on entire villages, and worshippers being targeted…

Free movement challenges for AES citizens after leaving ECOWAS

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…

Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget allocation for 2026

Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget allocation for 2026 In the UEMOA region, one country stands out in health investment. For the 2026 fiscal year, Burkina Faso is allocating…

Boosting health systems in fragile Sahel communities: a look at 2018-2024 achievements

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…

Us security cooperation with Sahel states remains despite tensions

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 adopts r21/matrix-m vaccine to combat malaria in kayes and Mopti

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…

Civilian casualties in djihadist attack in western Niger

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…

Unveiling Mali’s humanitarian crisis: ‘in their eyes’ photo exhibition in brussels

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…

Mali bans jeune afrique magazine: ujpla condemns press freedom crackdown

The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation over the Malian government’s decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across…

Millions at risk in West and Central Africa as hunger crisis deepens

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…

Women in Mali’s artisanal mines face deadly poverty trap

Six women lost their lives in a tragic collapse on January 9, 2026, in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district—a stark reminder of the brutal cycle of poverty driving mothers into lethal artisanal…

Mali corruption: the hidden cost of small gifts in public services

In Mali, terms like « bonya » (respect), « woro songo » (cola price), or « buru songo » (bread price) mask a harsh reality: the normalization of small, illicit…