In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over the Malian authorities’ decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the country. According to the UJPLA, this move represents a serious violation of press freedom, freedom of expression, and the fundamental right […]
A devastating combination of drastic funding reductions and intensifying conflict is pushing millions into a catastrophic food emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: approximately 55 million people are at risk of severe hunger this summer, including more than 13 million children whose lives are in immediate jeopardy. This West Africa […]
Deadly Consequences of Extreme Poverty in Mali’s Gold Mines Six women lost their lives in a devastating collapse at an artisanal gold mine in Kéniéty, Kayes region, on January 9, 2026. This tragedy is not an isolated incident but a stark reflection of the brutal poverty forcing mothers into life-threatening situations to survive. The harsh […]
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Mali faces ongoing challenges in the 2024 corruption perception index The latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2024, released by Transparency International on February 12, 2025, places Mali at the 136th position out of 180 nations. With a score of just 28 out of 100, the country continues to grapple with systemic corruption that hampers […]
The year 2025 emerged as a transformative period for Burkina Faso’s healthcare system. Despite persistent national security and economic challenges, the health sector witnessed remarkable strides across infrastructure development, advanced medical treatments, and improved financial access to essential services. A landmark achievement in 2025 was the successful execution of the nation’s inaugural kidney transplant. This […]
The spread of disease is accelerating across the region. Since the middle of September, Mali has been grappling with a sudden spike in diphtheria cases. This preventable infection is thriving due to a weakened medical infrastructure, chronic supply deficits, and increasingly restricted humanitarian corridors. According to recent Sahel analysis English reports, the situation remains critical […]
For years, accessing healthcare in Burkina Faso was an uphill battle for countless families. The invisible yet formidable barrier? Cost. A groundbreaking reform, introduced on March 13, 2024, shattered that barrier by slashing medical examination fees and eliminating upfront deposits for dialysis in public health facilities. This shift has revolutionized healthcare accessibility across the country. […]
diphtheria in Mali: surge amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid surge in diphtheria cases, an otherwise preventable disease, thriving amid a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and increasingly restricted humanitarian access. By early December, over 530 cases and 30 deaths had been officially reported. However, the United Nations warns the […]
On December 7, 2025, a group of mutineers in Benin shocked the nation by declaring on national television that they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. However, their attempt to seize power was swiftly thwarted by the country’s armed forces, with decisive support from loyal military units. Just six days later, on December 13, hundreds of […]
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger unite to form fledgling joint military force The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—three nations governed by military juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023—are pursuing a shared vision of sovereignty by distancing themselves from Western influence. On Monday, Malian junta leader Assimi Goïta welcomed his […]
comment la force unifiée de l’AES peut-elle transformer la sécurité au Sahel ? Crédit photo, Présidence de la République du Mali Les dirigeants du Mali, du Burkina Faso et du Niger se réunissent à Bamako pour une session cruciale de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES). L’objectif principal : évaluer les avancées de la […]