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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
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
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
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
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
un urgent plea: un calls for $5.1 billion to avert deeper humanitarian crisis in west and central africa As part of the global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion for 2026, …
Un urgent plea: un calls for $5.1 billion to avert deeper humanitarian crisis in west and central africa Read More
West Africa humanitarian crisis: UN seeks $5.1 billion in urgent aid In the context of the 2026 global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion, the United Nations and its partners are …
West Africa humanitarian crisis: un seeks $5.1 billion in urgent aid Read More
Following a day of turmoil on Sunday, when soldiers stormed the national broadcaster to declare they had overthrown President Patrice Talon, the Head of State reassured the nation Sunday evening …
Benin coup plot: fleeing plotters still at large as hostages freed Read More
Benin’s leadership in question after military intervention A faction of military officers declared on Sunday morning, December 7, through the national broadcaster, that they had «removed from office» President Patrice …
Benin presidential crisis: military group claims to have removed talon from power Read More