Mali : les autorités interdisent la circulation des motos hors des grandes villes

Russia’s Africa Corps: a shifting military strategy across the continent

Society Russia’s Africa Corps: a shifting military strategy across the continent The deployment of Russian Private Military Companies, notably the Wagner Group, is creating significant geopolitical challenges and opportunities across the African continent. Across Africa, where power dynamics are as fluid as the colonial-era borders, a new influential player is making its presence felt. The […]

Sahel civic space under siege in Burkina Faso and allies

In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso is witnessing a troubling escalation in state-led repression that threatens to silence dissent across the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The arrest of influential imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of the country’s largest student union, the UGEB, underscore a deliberate crackdown under military rule. These […]

Supporting adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso through mental health care

The 13th AFRAVIH conference, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, is putting a spotlight on the psychological consequences of HIV. This international summit dedicated to the fight against the virus explores how the infection influences the mental health of those living with the condition. Featured speaker: Christine Kafando, a committed activist from Burkina Faso, made […]