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…

Mali faces ongoing challenges in the 2024 corruption perceptions index

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) recently released by Transparency International reveals a troubling situation for Mali. In the latest global assessment published on February 12, 2025, Mali occupies the…

Healthcare breakthroughs in Burkina Faso 2025 a year of transformation

2025: a landmark year for healthcare in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s healthcare system entered a new era in 2025, achieving historic milestones despite persistent security and economic challenges. The year…