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Barriers to cross-border travel in the Sahel Alliance The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—intended as an assertion of sovereignty—has …
Challenges of free movement for AES member states Read More
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget commitment for 2026 Among the nations comprising the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one country is setting a remarkable precedent. For …
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget commitment for 2026 Read More
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in three Sahel countries, despite persistent tensions over recent years. This enduring partnership was confirmed by General John …
Us maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions Read More
key achievements Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made, with the following principal outcomes: Expanded and Improved Health Services: In Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million individuals, half of …
Enhancing healthcare systems in vulnerable Sahel communities Read More
Mali is reaching a pivotal moment in its fight against malaria. By implementing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, a solution endorsed by the WHO, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are pioneering …
Malaria prevention in Mali: the impact of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in Kayes and Mopti Read More
An armed assault on a village in western Niger has left 31 civilians dead and four others critically injured. The attack targeted Bosiye, a settlement in the Gorouol area of …
Niger attack: 31 civilians killed near Burkina Faso border Read More
From January 23 to February 12, seven leading humanitarian organizations will showcase an impactful photographic exhibition in Brussels at the iconic Halles Saint-Géry. Titled “In Their Eyes”, the event aims …
Brussels exhibition reveals Mali’s humanitarian crisis through powerful photographs Read More
The Union of African Free Press Journalists (UJPLA) has strongly condemned Mali’s decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine nationwide, calling it a severe violation of …
Mali suspends jeune afrique magazine sales over press freedom concerns Read More
Widespread violence and significant funding reductions are pushing millions into a catastrophic food emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: 55 million residents are at risk …
Food insecurity and budget cuts threaten millions in West and Central Africa Read More
The deadly collapse in Kéniéty, a village in the Kéniéba district, claimed six women’s lives on a fateful Friday. Behind this tragedy lies a harsh reality: crippling economic hardship that …
Women in Mali’s artisanal mines trapped by poverty Read More
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