Mali pioneers hybrid malaria vaccine strategy to protect children

Mali leads the way with innovative hybrid malaria vaccine approach On World Malaria Day, Mali implements a groundbreaking hybrid vaccination strategy to combat the disease. The West African nation becomes the 20th African country to introduce malaria vaccines and the first globally to adopt this seasonal dosing approach. In 2023, Mali accounted for 3.1% of […]

Benin heads to polls for historic election day, says netizen

Across Benin, over 17,000 polling stations opened at 7:00 AM, marking the start of a pivotal election. Nearly 8 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots to elect Patrice Talon’s successor, a significant moment for the nation’s democratic journey. Cotonou – As dawn broke, the process began. Electoral officials from the CENA (Commission […]

Escalating economic warfare by militants across west africa

In 2025, the Sahel region of West Africa faced an alarming escalation in militant activity, with armed groups expanding their operations beyond traditional strongholds. This shift has intensified economic warfare tactics, disrupting regional stability and challenging the authority of military-led governments in countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria. militant groups expand operations […]