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geopolitical shifts in the Sahel: a quiet american comeback The Sahel is witnessing a subtle yet significant geopolitical reshuffle. While European forces have gradually withdrawn from Mali, Burkina Faso and …
Us influence in the Sahel: Morocco’s growing regional role Read More
solar-powered healthcare revolution in niafounké, Mali In the remote town of Niafounké, nestled in Mali’s northern region of Tombouctou, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has transformed healthcare delivery through a cutting-edge …
Solar energy powers healthcare in northern Mali’s niafounké hospital Read More
Financial exchanges in Bamako, reflecting the economic landscape in Mali Mali’s standing in the 2025 global corruption index Mali has experienced a downward shift in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index …
Mali slides down the global corruption perception rankings for 2025 Read More
According to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, corruption is worsening worldwide. This concerning trend is observed even in well-established democracies, which are experiencing increased corruption …
Global corruption perception index: a look at declining integrity worldwide Read More
Click to expand Image On January 6, 2026, a military drone strike in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, and left 13 …
Military drone strike in Niger kills 17 civilians at Kokoloko market Read More
Niamey recently endured an unprecedented assault right in its urban core, indicative of the evolving Niger security situation. On the night spanning Wednesday, January 28, to Thursday, January 29, dozens …
Assessing Abdourahamane Tiani’s security record in Niger Read More
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development recently acquired 39 robust all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. This strategic delivery, which took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Ministry’s administrative …
Mali’s health system bolstered by 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles Read More
Volker Türk, the United Nations Human Rights Chief, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso, demanding an end to the ongoing suppression of civic space and …
United Nations calls on Burkina Faso to reinstate civil liberties Read More
Bénin leads the fight against cervical cancer with mobile health units Cotonou — When public announcements began spreading about free screening camps in her rural village of Koudougou, Fati, a …
Bénin’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening in rural areas Read More
Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across several West African nations escalated their clampdown on civil liberties while consolidating their hold on power, as detailed in the Human Rights …
Military juntas intensify crackdown on freedoms across West Africa and the Sahel Read More
The recent visit of Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals a renewed American presence in the Sahel. However, Washington is adopting a …
Us strategy shifts focus to Sahel security and trade Read More
Political power consolidation and democratic backsliding In 2025, President Mahamat Idriss Déby significantly strengthened his grip on power following the controversial 2024 presidential election, widely criticized by opposition groups for …
Tchad 2026 human rights crisis under president mahamat déby Read More