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Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s impactful four-year tenure at WHO Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After a remarkable four-year tenure leading the World Health Organization (WHO) representation in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly …
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A wave of apprehension is sweeping across Northern Mali as the nation’s security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic shift. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, insurgent coalitions are maintaining …
Escalating instability in Northern Mali as armed groups advance toward the capital Read More
I arrived in Dakar with a slight sense of dread. The reason is well-known: the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). What should have been a sporting celebration has turned into …
The evolving relationship between Sénégal and Maroc after the football final Read More
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces a renewed disruption. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflationary pressures, a stark actuality …
West african fuel costs: Côte d’Ivoire’s prices surpass Bénin’s Read More
FIFA warns teams ahead of 2026 World Cup: leaving the field will lead to penalties The Senegal national football team’s dramatic victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations …
FIFA warns teams ahead of 2026 World Cup: leaving the field will lead to penalties Read More
Mali The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have conducted significant “intense air campaigns” within Malian borders, responding to recent assaults by al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists and Tuareg separatist …
Alliance of Sahel states launches joint airstrikes in Mali Read MoreWest Africa Trade Hub / News / state funeral in Mali for sadio camara State funeral in Mali for former defence minister Sadio Camara Mali commemorated its former defence minister, General Sadio Camara, with …
Mali holds state funeral for former defence minister sadio camara Read More
The Sahel at a Crossroads: Mali’s Strategic Collapse On April 25, a coordinated assault unfolded across Mali that transcended a mere escalation of violence. This synchronized offensive by Islamist militants …
Sahel crisis escalates as Mali faces growing insurgent threats Read More
An expert perspective The military administration in Mali, which receives support from Moscow, is currently struggling for its existence. This follows a synchronized offensive by jihadist and Tuareg forces that …
Europe’s growing stake in the escalating Sahel crisis Read More
In the early hours of April 25, a barrage of explosions and gunfire shattered the calm around Kati, a strategic military town just 15 kilometers northwest of Bamako, Mali’s capital. …
Escalating militant attacks in Mali highlight junta security failures Read More
The highly anticipated clash between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal ends in a tense stalemate In a tightly contested encounter at the Metropolitano, the first leg of the Champions League semifinal …
Atlético madrid and arsenal battle ends in a thrilling 1-1 draw Read More
The Nigerien government has officially taken delivery of a substantial shipment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer, dispatched from Russia. Transported via the Port of Lomé and conveyed through a …
Niger’s strategic reliance on russian fertilizer aid amid sovereignty debates Read More