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The annual release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a harsh wake-up call about the state of public governance worldwide. While the 2025 report highlights persistent corruption even in nations with strong democratic institutions, Niger’s declining scores tell a particularly troubling story of systemic failure. Niger’s corruption crisis: a worsening global ranking […]
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an official inspection at the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital. The unannounced visit aimed to assess working conditions, evaluate staff challenges, and identify immediate solutions to enhance healthcare delivery in the facility. Comprehensive facilities assessment The minister’s inspection covered critical departments including emergency services, mammography […]
On February 20, a court order led to the suspension of the Ordinary Congress of the Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI), which was intended to renew the organization’s leadership. This legal intervention stemmed from an injunction filed by a group citing procedural concerns. In response, the UNJCI has initiated an appeal process. […]
us-Burkina Faso health collaboration: a five-year commitment to stronger healthcare Burkina Faso and the United States have forged a five-year agreement to elevate health security as a shared priority. This partnership equips Burkina Faso with autonomous tools to combat infectious threats while safeguarding American populations. By prioritizing locally managed, resilient health systems, the collaboration establishes […]
The United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, committing a total of $147 million in financial support. This landmark agreement aims to bolster the West African nation’s efforts in combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases while strengthening national capacities for epidemiological surveillance and emergency health […]
who’s 2024–2025 biennial report: Burkina Faso’s health resilience and access to care advancements The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso highlights substantial achievements amidst a landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic challenges. This comprehensive document details significant strides made in strengthening health systems and improving population well-being. Key accomplishments include the […]
The ongoing war in Sudan is driving an unprecedented humanitarian emergency. Approximately one million displaced people have sought safety in Chad, which is now on the front lines following the capture of El-Fasher in North Darfur. Within a fortnight, nearly 100,000 residents fled the city, with 6,000 reaching the Chadian border—a breaking point for a […]
This event is organized by the CERI research group Africa: Citizenship, Violence, and Politics in collaboration with the Africa Programme. Since its formation in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has emerged as a dominant armed force in the central Sahel. The group has solidified its presence across regions in Mali, Niger, […]
The closing days of January 2026 signaled the definitive end of organized political pluralism in Burkina Faso. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré officially disbanded every political party in the nation, including the very groups that had championed his rise to power during the September 2022 coup. While political activities had […]
Burkina Faso has achieved a remarkable milestone in its ongoing battle against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented reduction in both malaria cases and associated fatalities. These significant advancements were announced by the Minister of Health, Dr. Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, during a press briefing […]
Burkina Faso implements major price reductions on pharmaceuticals and medical supplies In a significant move to enhance public health, the government of Burkina Faso has announced a substantial decrease in the prices of essential generic medicines and various medical consumables. This new pricing structure is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026, and is […]
The western reaches of Niger have been plunged into mourning following a brutal new assault on civilian populations. On January 18, insurgents linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) carried out a mass execution in the village of Bossiye, located in the Tillabéri region. The victims included 31 individuals, among whom were […]