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In Mali, local expressions such as “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread) are commonly used to describe the “small gifts” that …
Understanding the social impact of petty corruption in Mali Read More
Mali remains in a difficult position according to the 2024 Corruption Perception Index The latest results from the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), released by Transparency International on February 12, …
Mali faces ongoing challenges in the 2024 corruption perception index Read More
In 2025, Burkina Faso’s healthcare system reached a pivotal moment, achieving groundbreaking advancements despite persistent challenges in security and economic stability. The country made significant strides in expanding healthcare infrastructure, …
Health breakthroughs in Burkina Faso 2025: a year of remarkable progress Read More
Diphtheria cases rise sharply in Mali as health system struggles December 26, 2025 Health The outbreak is spreading rapidly. Since mid-September, Mali has been grappling with a swift rise in …
Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Read More
For countless Burkinabè, accessing healthcare was once a distant dream. The stark reality? A hefty price tag stood between patients and life-saving treatments. But on March 13, 2024, the government …
Burkina Faso health reforms slash costs for vital medical exams Read More
Diphtérie au Mali: une crise sanitaire qui s’aggrave dans un contexte humanitaire critique December 26, 2025 Health The disease is spreading at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, Mali has been …
Diphtérie au Mali: surge amid deepening humanitarian crisis Read More
how the AES unified force aims to succeed in Sahel security Photo credit: Presidency of the Republic of Mali The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are convening …
How the AES unified force aims to succeed in Sahel security Read More
alliance of the Sahel states takes steps toward regional security In the heart of West Africa, the nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—collectively known as the Alliance des États …
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger launch joint military force against jihadists Read More
On December 7, 2025, Benin experienced a dramatic moment when military mutineers stormed state television to declare they had deposed President Patrice Talon. However, by the end of the day, …
Patrice Talon: the political anomaly reshaping Benin Read More
For the Moroccan side, the objective couldn’t be more defined: they must claim the championship or consider the effort a failure. Having waited nearly half a century for a Coupe …
Why anything less than a trophy would be a disaster for Morocco at CAN 2025 Read More
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially began on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, with its launch spearheaded by Mamoudou Kassogué, Mali’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights. This annual …
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and strengthening judicial rigor Read More
Fada N’Gourma – Bien que la poliomyélite soit une pathologie sévère, elle peut être évitée grâce à la vaccination. Au Burkina Faso, de nombreuses mères ont pris conscience de cet …
Burkina Faso : l’engagement des familles pour une vie sans poliomyélite Read More