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Each year, the release of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International serves as a stark indicator of public governance worldwide. The report, unveiled on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, …
Niger’s struggle against corruption: deep-rooted causes and pathways to progress Read More
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site assessment of the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital on February 25, 2026. The visit aimed to evaluate infrastructure …
Health minister’s inspection of Niger-türkiye friendship hospital Read More
The judge presiding over urgent matters issued a temporary suspension of the regular congress planned to renew the UNJCI’s governing bodies, following a motion filed by a group claiming to …
Côte d’Ivoire: FIJ and FAJ condemn political interference targeting UNJCI Read More
strengthening health systems to combat infectious threats in the Sahel the united states and Burkina Faso have forged a five-year health agreement to elevate shared health security as a top …
Us-Burkina Faso health partnership bolsters disease control in Sahel Read More
U.S.-Burkina Faso health initiative targets infectious diseases and resilience The United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral agreement with Burkina Faso, unlocking $147 million in funding aimed …
Us-Burkina Faso health partnership boosts disease response and local healthcare Read More
Burkina Faso’s Health Resilience: WHO’s 2024–2025 Report Details Major Advancements and Access to Care The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso provides a detailed account of …
Burkina Faso’s health progress: who’s 2024–2025 report highlights resilience Read More
The violent conflict in Sudan is fueling a catastrophic humanitarian emergency. Approximately one million displaced individuals have sought sanctuary in Chad, which is now on the front lines following the …
Sudan and Chad: a sealed border and rising tensions for N’Djamena Read More
This academic session is hosted by the Africa: Citizenship, Violence, and Politics research group at CERI, in partnership with the Africa Programme. Since its inception in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate …
Jnim and the strategic challenges of jihadist growth past the Sahel Read More
The end of January 2026 signaled a definitive conclusion to partisan politics within the nation. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré formally disbanded every political organisation, …
Why african military leaders eventually turn against their civilian supporters Read More
Burkina Faso has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in …
Burkina Faso’s historic malaria decline sets course for 2030 elimination goal Read More
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration to silence the guns and put an end to unconstitutional power shifts. But can this pledge hold weight when those …
African union summit faces criticism over coup leaders’ democratic legitimacy Read More
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing weapons and putting an end to unconstitutional power changes. But is this commitment realistic? Paul-Simon Handy, a Cameroonian researcher …
Experts denounce democratic elections of coup leaders in africa Read More