In the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, to Thursday, January 29, gunfire and explosions echoed around the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. This rare…
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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.…
Niger junta accuses France following assault on Niamey airport
Key developments in the Niamey airport attack The leader of Niger’s military junta has credited Russia for its assistance in countering an attack on the Niamey airport. He has also…
Free movement challenges for AES citizens after leaving ECOWAS
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—intended as a sovereignty move—has inadvertently restricted the free movement of people and goods…
Us security cooperation with Sahel states remains despite tensions
The United States is continuing its security collaboration with military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—countries governed by juntas that took power through coups. This was confirmed by General…
Boosting health systems in fragile Sahel communities: a look at 2018-2024 achievements
key achievements in Sahel health systems between 2018 and 2024, remarkable progress has been made in strengthening health systems across the Sahel region. key outcomes include: expanded and enhanced health…
Mali adopts r21/matrix-m vaccine to combat malaria in kayes and Mopti
Mali has taken a groundbreaking step in its battle against malaria by introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, a World Health Organization-recommended solution now being tested in Kayes and Mopti. This hybrid…
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…
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 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…