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…
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Each year, the release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) serves as a stark barometer for the state of public governance globally. The report,…
View More Unraveling Niger’s persistent battle against corruption and economic crime
Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, undertook an official visit to the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The…
View More Health minister’s assessment visit to the Niger-türkiye friendship hospital
The U.S. Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, securing a $147 million funding commitment. This landmark agreement…
View More Burkina Faso secures $147 million health partnership with US
On February 20, a judge issued an interim injunction suspending the regular congress that was to oversee leadership renewal at the Union Nationale des Journalistes…
View More Côte d’Ivoire: journalists’ unions condemn political interference in UNJCI leadership
Burkina Faso’s health progress: WHO’s 2024–2025 report highlights resilience and care access The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso details significant…
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The ongoing war in Sudan is fueling a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions. In this latest Sahel analysis English, we look at how nearly a…
View More Sudan and Chad: a closed border and growing suspicions weakening N’Djamena
The Burkina Faso government has announced a groundbreaking reduction in the cost of essential generic medicines and select medical supplies, with price drops as high…
View More Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices to boost healthcare access
In a tragic incident that has drawn international concern, a military drone strike in Niger’s Tillabéri region reportedly killed at least 17 civilians, including four…
View More Niger drone strike kills 17 civilians in Tillabéri market
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development officially received 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. These crucial additions are set…
View More Mali’s health system boosted by new gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has formally appealed to the government of Burkina Faso to cease all restrictions on civic…
View More Un calls on Burkina Faso to reinstate civil liberties and political rights
Escalating crackdowns on freedoms and democratic transitions In 2025, military-led governments across West Africa and the Sahel intensified their suppression of civil liberties while consolidating…
View More Military juntas in west africa and Sahel escalate repression in 2025