US shifts Sahel strategy to focus on trade and security This week’s visit to Mali by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, signals Washington’s renewed engagement in…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening Ouagadougou — For Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six living in Ipendo, in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest region, the public announcement of free cervical cancer…
Human rights in Niger: a look at the 2026 situation report
Since the military takeover in July 2023, the state of human rights in Niger has experienced a persistent decline. Throughout 2025, the ruling military authorities continued to target political rivals, activists, union…
Niger airport assault highlights rising ISIS threat and Russian military influence
During the night of January 28-29, the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey became a battlefield. This rare direct assault on the Nigerien capital was later claimed by the Islamic State in…
Burkina Faso’s health budget commitment for 2026 sets a UEMOA benchmark
Burkina Faso’s health budget commitment for 2026 sets a UEMOA benchmark Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is distinguishing itself through a significant pledge to public health….
Us maintains security ties with Sahel putsch governments
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), despite years of strained relations. This stance was confirmed by General John…
Significant progress in strengthening Sahel health systems
Transformative Health Outcomes in the Sahel From 2018 to 2024, substantial advancements were achieved in healthcare across fragile communities in the Sahel, particularly within Mali and Mauritania. These initiatives yielded impressive results,…
Deadly jihadist assault claims 31 lives in Niger’s western region
An appalling assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger on Sunday, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others fighting for their lives in critical condition. The attack, suspected to be…
Tragic landslide in Mali highlights the deadly toll of artisanal mining on women
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…
Breakthroughs in Burkina Faso’s healthcare system in 2025
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…
Mali faces rising diphtheria cases amid humanitarian crisis
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…
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…