Niger and US forge five-year health partnership A significant five-year bilateral agreement on health cooperation was formally established between Niger and the United States in Niamey on Thursday, February 26,…
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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…
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…
Why recent military coups in africa turn on their civilian allies
The late January 2026 decision by Burkina Faso’s interim government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré marked the definitive end of partisan politics in the country. On January 29, all political parties—including…
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…
Tragic civilian killings in Niger as jihadist violence surges in Tillabéri
Massacre in Bossiye: a grim reminder of Sahel instability The security landscape in Niger has been struck by another wave of grief following a brutal assault on civilians. On January…
Solar power secures medical services in Niafounké, northern Mali
In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, the hospital in Niafounké has been equipped with a modern solar panel installation. This shift toward renewable energy strengthens the facility’s independence and…
UN human rights chief calls for restoration of democratic freedoms in Burkina Faso
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso, urging an end to all measures that restrict civic…
Us strategy shifts to trade and security focus in Sahel region
US strategy shifts to trade and security focus in Sahel region This week’s visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s Africa Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s…
Military juntas in West Africa and the Sahel escalate crackdown on freedoms
Click to expand Image According to the Human Rights Watch World Report 2026, several West African leaders significantly increased their suppression of civil liberties during 2025 while consolidating their grip…
Niger: human rights crisis under military rule in 2025
Since the July 2023 military coup, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the junta intensifying repression against political opponents, dissidents, union members, and journalists. The military…