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Is the Niger government striking a landmark health partnership or risking its digital sovereignty? The question has dominated diplomatic circles since the signing of a health cooperation protocol between Niger …
Niger and US health deal: 178 million dollars with strings attached? Read More
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 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
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 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
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
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices for wider access Burkina Faso is set to implement substantial price reductions on essential generic medicines and specific medical consumables, with cuts reaching an impressive …
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices for wider access 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
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
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
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
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