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The European Union and the United States are recalibrating their engagement strategies in the Sahel region, marked by evolving political dynamics and shifting alliances. Recent diplomatic overtures—including financial commitments, high-level …
Western powers shift strategies in the Sahel amid shifting alliances Read More
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
In a significant move to enhance public health, Niger and the United States officially entered into a five-year strategic partnership this Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Niamey. This bilateral agreement …
Niger and the United States sign a five-year strategic health agreement Read More
As one of the most vibrant economies in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire has built its foundation on farming. While the sector accounted for nearly half of the national GDP at …
Understanding the agricultural economy and policy of Côte d’Ivoire Read More
U.S.-Burkina Faso health initiative targets infectious diseases and resilience The United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral agreement with Burkina Faso, unlocking $147 million in funding aimed …
Us-Burkina Faso health partnership boosts disease response and local healthcare 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
The end of January 2026 signaled a definitive conclusion to partisan politics within the nation. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré formally disbanded every political organisation, …
Why african military leaders eventually turn against their civilian supporters 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
The incident. A horrific new wave of violence has struck Niger, leaving a community in deep mourning. On January 18, insurgents from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) …
Jihadist massacre in Niger’s Tillabéri region claims 31 lives Read More