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….
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
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…
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…
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 makes historic cuts to medicine prices
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…
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…
US-Sahel strategy: Morocco’s rising role in shifting power dynamics
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is quietly undergoing a profound transformation. As European military deployments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have waned, and Russia has expanded its footprint through state-linked…
Solar power transforms medical care in Niafounké, northern Mali
In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, the hospital in Niafounké has reached a major milestone with the installation of a new solar panel system. This shift toward sustainable energy increases the…
Mali loses ground in latest Transparency International corruption index
Mali has experienced a slight decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. The nation now occupies the 136th position globally, dropping from its previous rank of 135th. In…
Deadly drone strike in Niger kills 17 civilians near Burkina Faso border
Civilian toll rises after suspected military drone strike in Niger A suspected Nigerien military drone strike on a bustling market in the village of Kokoloko, located in the Tillabéri region, has resulted…
Mali’s health system receives significant boost with 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially took possession of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles. This crucial acquisition aims to bolster the nation’s health infrastructure and…
Un calls on Burkina Faso to end restrictions on civil liberties
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly urged the government of Burkina Faso to reverse its recent decision to dissolve political parties and ease restrictions on civil…