Washington commits $178 million to boost Niger’s health system

A substantial five-year cooperation agreement has been forged between Niger and the United States, channeling a total of $178 million towards bolstering the health sector within the Sahelian nation. This…

Niger us health deal worth 178 million dollars: sovereignty vs necessity

Does the Niger-US health partnership mark a new era for public health or raise concerns over digital sovereignty? This question has sparked intense debate since the February 26, 2026 signing…

Economic lifelines and rivalries in the Sahel

On the surface, the nations spanning the Sahelian belt—a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad—hardly appear to be a new economic promised land. To put it plainly, this is…

Health minister visits Niger-türkiye friendship hospital to assess staff needs

Niger’s Health Minister inspects Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital amid rising demand for maternal care On a recent inspection tour, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, visited the…

Us health funding boosts Burkina Faso disease prevention efforts

landmark us-Burkina Faso health partnership secures $147 million commitment In a significant move to bolster public health infrastructure, the United States Department of State formalized a five-year bilateral agreement with…

Us and Burkina Faso strengthen health systems against infectious diseases

In a landmark five-year agreement, the United States and Burkina Faso have joined forces to elevate health security as a shared priority. This partnership aims to equip Burkina Faso with…

International press unions condemn political meddling in Côte d’Ivoire’s UNJCI

On February 20, a court order effectively halted the Ordinary Congress of the UNJCI (Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire), which was intended to facilitate the election of new…

Chad on edge as the sudanese conflict intensifies at its border

The conflict in Sudan has triggered a profound humanitarian emergency, compelling nearly one million people to seek refuge in neighboring Chad. The situation has become increasingly dire following the fall…

Analysing the JNIM strategic expansion and the jihadist dilemma beyond the Sahel

Event overview This discussion is presented by the CERI research group Africa: citizenship, violence and politics in partnership with the Africa Programme. For those following Mali English news, this seminar…

Burkina Faso records historic drop in malaria cases and deaths in 2025

The Burkina Faso government has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its fight against malaria, with a remarkable decline in both reported cases and fatalities in 2025. Speaking at a press…

Coup d’état leaders elected in Africa spark outrage

Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be democratically elected» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to silence the guns…

West african leaders face dilemma over junta-led elections

The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to silence the guns and put an end to unconstitutional power transfers. But can this pledge be taken seriously? Paul-Simon…