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…
Month: February 2026
Health minister inspects Niger-türkiye friendship hospital staff conditions
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…
International press unions condemn political interference in Côte d’Ivoire’s UNJCI
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….
Health partnership between us and Burkina Faso to fight infectious diseases
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…
US-Burkina Faso health partnership boosts fight against infectious diseases
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…
Who’s 2024–2025 biennial report: Burkina Faso’s health resilience and access to care advancements
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,…
Sudan-Chad border crisis: security risks and diplomatic shifts
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…
Understanding JNIM and the strategic challenges of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel
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…
Why military leaders in Burkina Faso and beyond eventually discard their civilian allies
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…
Burkina Faso’s historic malaria decline in 2025 paves the way for 2030 elimination target
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…
Africa midday podcast examines legitimacy of coup leaders in elections
Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be democratically elected» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and vowing to…
Africa midday podcast: coup plotters should not run in elections
Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to run in democratic elections» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and ending…