In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
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 aims to bolster the West African nation’s fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases while strengthening its epidemiological surveillance and emergency response systems. According to the official statement, the […]
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 accomplishments achieved amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic adversities. A standout achievement is the nationwide expansion of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts, representing a […]
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 million refugees have flooded into Chad, a nation now standing on the precipice following the fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur. Within a mere two weeks, roughly 100,000 civilians abandoned […]
This session is hosted by the Africa: Citizenship, Violence and Politics research group at CERI in collaboration with the Africa Programme. Since its inception in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has established itself as a dominant power in the central Sahel. Operating through multiple katibas, the group actively challenges […]
By late January 2026, Burkina Faso had entered a new political era—one where partisan politics no longer existed. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government officially dissolved all political parties, including those that had once backed his 2022 coup d’état. While these parties had already been banned from operating since his rise to power, the […]
The Burkina Faso has achieved a remarkable milestone in its fight against malaria, moving closer to its ambitious goal of eliminating the disease by 2030. In 2025, the country recorded an unprecedented drop in both malaria cases and fatalities, marking a turning point in public health. Historic reductions in malaria cases and deaths Official statistics […]
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing the guns and vowing zero tolerance for unconstitutional power grabs. But can such promises hold weight when those responsible for coups are later handed democratic mandates? This pressing question took center stage during a recent discussion on Africa Midi. a controversial stance on post-coup […]
Invité Afrique Midi «it is unacceptable for coup plotters to be democratically elected» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to “silence the guns” and end unconstitutional power grabs. But can this promise be taken seriously? Cameroonian researcher Paul-Simon Handy, regional director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) […]
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 as 72%. This bold initiative aims to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all citizens. Effective from March 1, 2026, the measure follows a financial commitment of 3 billion […]
The Niger has once again been struck by a brutal attack, this time in the Tillabéri region. On January 18, Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) militants stormed the village of Bossiye, executing 31 civilians—including men, women, and children—in a coordinated assault. Survivors and local sources report that the attackers, numbering around 100, arrived […]
solar energy powers healthcare in Niafounké, northern Mali In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has equipped Niafounké Hospital with a cutting-edge solar power system. This renewable energy initiative enhances the facility’s self-sufficiency while ensuring uninterrupted medical care in a zone plagued by isolation and insecurity. transforming hospital operations with clean […]
The shifting geopolitical landscape in the Sahel is unfolding quietly. As European forces gradually withdraw from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—and Russia expands its footprint through quasi-state entities—the United States appears to be reviving its engagement in the region. However, this resurgence is more nuanced than a mere comeback, according to Emmanuel Dupuy, president of […]