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A devastating incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Kéniéty, located within the Kéniéba circle, where six women lost their lives after being buried in a landslide. This catastrophe underscores a grim truth: the crushing economic hardship that forces mothers to risk everything daily just to stay alive. The high price of survival for […]
Terms like “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), and “buru songo” (the price of bread) are common in local languages across Mali. They serve as euphemisms for the illicit “small gifts” that fuel a systemic culture of corruption. Despite the damage it causes, this practice has become an unsettlingly accepted part of daily […]
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) from Transparency International, released on February 12, 2025, places Mali in 136th position out of 180 nations. With a stagnant score of 28 out of 100, the report highlights the country’s ongoing struggle against systemic corruption that continues to hinder national progress and governance. According to the findings, Mali […]
2025 has emerged as a landmark year for healthcare in Burkina Faso, demonstrating remarkable progress despite significant national challenges. The healthcare sector has witnessed groundbreaking developments in infrastructure, specialized care, and financial accessibility, reshaping the landscape of medical services across the country. historic medical milestones achieved For the first time in its history, Burkina Faso […]