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Foot, CAN Le Maroc déclaré gagnant de la CAN 2025 par la Confédération africaine de football La Confédération africaine de football a indiqué ce mardi, dans un communiqué, que le Maroc était finalement le vainqueur de la CAN 2025 après les incidents de la finale. Le Sénégal, privé de sa victoire sur le terrain, est déclaré « forfait » […]

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West Africa expert Francis Kpatindé examines the evolving dynamics between European nations, the United States, and Sahelian states as they reassess their strategic approaches. The European Union and Washington have recently signaled shifts in their engagement with the Sahel, a region grappling with political transitions and security challenges. On February 25, the U.S. State Department […]

Is Niger’s latest health agreement with the United States a game-changing investment or a risky compromise on digital sovereignty? The question has sparked intense debate in diplomatic circles since the signing of a health cooperation protocol between the Nigerien government and the United States in Niamey on February 26, 2026. The $178 million (approximately 99.6 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 facility’s self-sufficiency and ensures that medical services remain uninterrupted in a remote area frequently affected by instability. Previously, the hospital was almost entirely […]

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 the latest global assessment of 182 nations, Mali achieved a score of 28 out of 100. This shift marks a downward trend despite […]

corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue le niveau perçu de corruption dans le secteur public de 180 pays. https://p.dw.com/p/58Syh Selon l’indice de perception de la corruption 2025 (IPC) de Transparency International, […]

West Africa and Sahel: Military Juntas Tighten Grip with Repressive Measures Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across West Africa and the Sahel intensified their crackdowns on civil liberties while consolidating power, according to a major human rights assessment. Governments in the region have systematically eroded democratic institutions, suppressed dissent, and undermined accountability mechanisms, […]