In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The Sahel no longer dominates global headlines, yet its crises continue to deepen. While international attention has shifted to conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and other global hotspots, the Sahel’s decade-long struggles with violent extremism and political instability have only worsened. The region now faces a dual crisis: escalating jihadist attacks and a […]
Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les enfants – reste une préoccupation majeure. Par Barou Dembélé Mis à jour le 25/06/2025 Partager L’accès aux soins de santé reste critique pour les Maliennes. La crise sécuritaire survenue à partir […]
Niger faces growing cholera outbreak: what you need to know Health authorities in Niger are sounding the alarm as over 600 cholera cases have been recorded in the Maradi and Zinder regions in recent weeks. Current outbreak details and health impact Heavy seasonal rainfall along the border between Niger and Nigeria has triggered a new […]
Accelerating immunization efforts in Mali Mali’s progress in protecting its citizens from Covid-19 has not yet reached the desired milestones. While the government’s objective was to immunize 70% of the population aged 12 and above, the actual vaccination rate is currently stalled at just 8%. To address this shortfall, a United Nations delegation visited the […]
Burkina Faso faces unprecedented dengue fever outbreak Since January, a devastating dengue fever outbreak, transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso. The capital city, Ouagadougou, and Bobo-Dioulasso, the country’s second-largest urban center, have been hardest hit by this public health crisis. Share The dengue fever and chikungunya epidemic is intensifying […]
Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Mali’s authorities launch initiatives to address healthcare disparities and improve medical services for vulnerable populations. The healthcare system in Mali faces significant challenges, particularly in providing equitable access to medical services. The security crisis that began in 2012 has further strained an already fragile infrastructure, leaving […]
Dengue fever outbreak strikes Mali: what you need to know Mali faces a growing dengue fever crisis as health authorities report confirmed cases in Bamako and surrounding regions, highlighting the need for urgent prevention measures. Understanding the dengue threat in Mali Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been detected in Mali with 12 confirmed […]
Cholera outbreak in Burkina Faso: first cases detected in Kantchari Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera epidemic following the confirmation of the country’s first cases in the eastern region. First confirmed cases in eastern Burkina Faso The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak after detecting Vibrio cholerae bacteria (serogroup […]
Niger confronts simultaneous polio and COVID-19 outbreaks While battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Niger now faces a resurgence of polio, with two confirmed cases in the regions of Niamey and Tillaberi. The two viruses spread differently—COVID-19 through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, and polio through contaminated water, food, or poor hygiene—but their early symptoms […]
un issues urgent global food insecurity alert for gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations has sounded a critical alarm, declaring Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions facing the most severe risk of food insecurity. These areas are now on maximum alert, demanding “urgent” […]
Burkina Faso’s Escalating Displacement Crisis In Burkina Faso, nearly 230,000 individuals have been uprooted from their homes since the start of the year due to relentless violence perpetrated by jihadist groups. Humanitarian organizations have issued a stark warning, emphasizing that the deteriorating security landscape continues to severely impact children and their families across this Central […]
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – A coalition of human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), is demanding that Nigerien authorities immediately release civil society activist Moussa Tiangari. The groups are urging the government to stop leveraging terrorism charges […]