Bénin’s “les démocrates” advocate for dialogue amidst Niger crisis

The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) against the Nigerien putschists, is…

France and Russia’s escalating information war in africa

An overt and direct information conflict has intensified between France and Russia across the African continent. This particular aspect of hybrid warfare, spearheaded by Moscow in the wake of its…

Mali’s critical battle against child malnutrition

Malnutrition represents a severe public health challenge in the Sahelian nation of Mali, home to a population of 15 million. Despite recent prevention strategies, undernutrition remains entrenched in several regions,…

Human rights violations in Mali 2025: a critical overview

Mali 2025: Systematic Human Rights Violations Under Scrutiny In 2025, Mali continues to face severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and…

Niger health common fund assessed by french development agency

French Development Agency evaluates Niger’s Health Common Fund In Niger, a nation where the healthcare sector faces chronic underfunding, the Health Common Fund (Fonds commun santé) has emerged as a…

New pediatric unit in Koutiala hospital Mali

In the heart of southern Mali, the town of Koutiala is home to a life-saving pediatric facility where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have built a state-of-the-art pediatric unit. This…

Benin’s constitutional amendments ignite political debate

A significant constitutional reform was swiftly enacted in Benin on November 1st, introducing a novel “presidential ticket” system. This new framework mandates that the President of the Republic and a…