Us military support for Sahel after Russia pivot challenges security ties

Following a strategic shift in military alliances, the United States has announced a renewed commitment to engage with three Sahelian nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—despite their growing ties with Russia.…

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…

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…

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 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…

Mali faces rising diphtheria cases amid humanitarian instability

The spread of diphtheria in Mali is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, the country has been battling a surge in this preventable respiratory infection, which is thriving due…

Au Burkina Faso, la santé sort de l’ombre du privilège !

Pendant des années, se soigner relevait parfois de l’impossible pour des milliers de Burkinabè. Entre la maladie et l’hôpital, une barrière invisible mais redoutable se dressait : le coût. Depuis…

Diphtheria surges in Mali amid deepening humanitarian crisis

Diphtheria cases rise sharply in Mali as health system collapses Diphtheria is spreading at an alarming rate in Mali. Since mid-September, the country has faced a rapid surge in cases…

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger strengthen joint military ties against jihadist threats

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger forge new defense alliance against rising jihadist violence Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), are governed by military…