The spread of diphtheria in Mali is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since the middle of September, the nation has been battling a surge of this vaccine-preventable infection. The outbreak is fueled…
Month: December 2025
Healthcare cost reduction in Burkina Faso transforms patient access
For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once a daunting financial challenge. The divide between illness and treatment stretched far wider than geography—it was measured in overwhelming costs. Since March 13, 2024,…
Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid surge in diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, fueled by a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and increasingly restricted…
Patrice Talon: how Benin’s president defies political norms in Africa
On December 7, 2025, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in Cotonou, Benin. Early that morning, mutinous soldiers stormed national television to announce they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. Yet by day’s…
Sahel: launch of a joint military force by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger unveil joint military force amid jihadist threats The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that…
Unified force AES goals and strategies explained
what is the unified force AES and why does it matter? The unified force AES (FU-AES) represents a historic milestone in military cooperation between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Established to address…
Morocco can 2025: fans demand nothing less than victory in home tournament
Morocco ready to shine at CAN 2025: a fan’s perspective As the CAN 2025 approaches, football fever grips Morocco. The country hasn’t hosted the Africa Cup of Nations since 1988, but this…
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and strengthening justice
The 2025 National Anti-Corruption Week in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, inaugurated this significant event, designed to inform the…
A lifelong shield: How vaccination is securing children’s health in Burkina Faso
Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. Across Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking a stand, ensuring their children receive life-saving protection against diseases…
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…
Benin coup attempt 2025: is the crisis over?
Military instability continues to plague West Africa, with the latest crisis unfolding in Benin. Since early 2020, the region has witnessed multiple coups d’état across Sahel nations, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau….
West and central africa facing deepening humanitarian crisis with 5.1 billion dollar appeal
West and Central Africa in urgent need: UN appeals for 5.1 billion dollars The United Nations and its partners have launched a critical appeal for 5.1 billion dollars as part of the…