Niger and united states forge five-year health cooperation pact On Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Niamey, Niger and the United States officially formalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in the health sector. This strategic alliance, as detailed in the official statement, is designed to fortify Niger’s healthcare infrastructure, fostering the […]
Month: March 2026
Niger us health deal raises questions on sovereignty and data security
Is the Niger reaching a groundbreaking health partnership with the United States or potentially compromising its digital sovereignty? This question has been circulating in diplomatic circles since the signing of a health cooperation protocol between the government of Niger and the US in Niamey on February 26, 2026. The agreement, valued at approximately $178 million […]
1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion
1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion Muriel EDJO, Agence Ecofin Ces conventions visent le renforcement des capacités de la RDC et du Burkina Faso à répondre aux menaces sanitaires avant qu’elles se propagent hors de leurs territoires. DR
Western powers adjust Sahel strategies amid shifting alliances
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts as Western powers recalibrate their strategies toward the region’s military-led governments. Recent diplomatic maneuvers by the United States and the European Union suggest a cautious re-engagement with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—nations that have increasingly distanced themselves from traditional Western allies. On February […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture: economic backbone and policy challenges
The Côte d’Ivoire stands as one of West Africa’s most vibrant economies, a growth trajectory deeply rooted in its agricultural sector. At independence, agriculture accounted for nearly half of the country’s GDP. While this contribution has since declined to 15.9% in 2024, the sector remains vital—employing 46% of the workforce directly and driving 51.5% of […]
The geopolitical contest for influence in the Sahel
On the surface, the nations spanning the Sahelian belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly project the image of a burgeoning economic frontier. To put it plainly, this is no Singapore for foreign direct investment. The core economic indicators for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger present a challenging picture. In […]





