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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 Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site assessment of the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital on February 25, 2026. The visit aimed to evaluate infrastructure …
Health minister’s inspection of Niger-türkiye friendship hospital 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
strengthening health systems to combat infectious threats in the Sahel the united states and Burkina Faso have forged a five-year health agreement to elevate shared health security as a top …
Us-Burkina Faso health partnership bolsters disease control in Sahel 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
Burkina Faso’s Health Resilience: WHO’s 2024–2025 Report Details Major Advancements and Access to Care The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso provides a detailed account of …
Burkina Faso’s health progress: who’s 2024–2025 report highlights resilience 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 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 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