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Following his victory in the 2024 presidential election—a contest marred by claims of irregularities from the opposition—President Mahamat Idriss Déby further solidified his authority throughout 2025. Significant constitutional revisions enacted in 2025 abolished term limits and extended the presidential mandate from five to seven years. These changes effectively allow Mahamat Idriss Déby to remain in […]

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, detailed as follows: Expanded and Enhanced Health Services: In Mali and Mauritania, fundamental healthcare access was extended to over 5 million individuals, with […]

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 by a crumbling healthcare infrastructure, persistent medical shortages, and significant barriers to humanitarian aid. By early December, official figures recorded more than 530 […]

Monde • Afrique Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ? Des tirs ont été entendus à Cotonou, la capitale économique du Bénin et des soldats ont annoncé à la télévision publique démettre le président Patrice Talon de ses fonctions. Mais rapidement, le ministre de l’Intérieur a assuré que […]

In a significant development for anti-corruption efforts in Burkina Faso, the public prosecutor’s office of the Economic and Financial Division convened a press conference on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Ouagadougou. The briefing provided crucial updates on the escalating public funds embezzlement case within the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity, alongside a comprehensive […]

The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) recently convened its 14th annual conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from November 26 to 27, 2025. Focused on the pivotal theme, “Modernizing documentary archiving for DGI performance: challenges and prospects,” the two-day event brought together key stakeholders. Following 48 hours of intensive discussions, attendees endorsed two significant resolutions and […]

OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank recently formalized a credit agreement, providing an additional 100.4 million dollars. This substantial funding is earmarked to bolster the Human Capital Protection Project, specifically its component focused on ensuring the continuity of essential basic social services across Burkina Faso. These vital […]

A severe lack of fuel, triggered by jihadist blockades on critical road networks, is currently devastating humanitarian efforts in Mali. This logistical nightmare is not only disrupting the daily lives of residents but also bringing United Nations operations to a standstill in a nation already grappling with widespread hunger and chronic insecurity. Data from the […]

A staggering number of people worldwide are on the verge of starvation as UN food and agriculture agencies issue a stark warning amid dwindling international aid. Critical hunger zones identified by the UN A recent collaborative report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights an alarming rise in […]

President GOÏTA Inaugurates Construction for 15 New Hospitals! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, the President of the Transition, officially broke ground on the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project. This pivotal ceremony, held at the Korofina Reference Health Center (Commune I of the Bamako District), marks the launch of an extensive initiative aimed at profoundly […]

unhcr urges global support for Sahel’s 4 million displaced The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a critical appeal for immediate global assistance to support its vital operations across the Sahel region. Approximately four million individuals are currently displaced in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring nations – a staggering two-thirds increase […]

Why the Sahel’s exit from the International Criminal Court threatens justice Human rights organizations worldwide have strongly criticized the withdrawal announcement by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This coalition, including the Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH), Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CCPI), and others, warns this […]