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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 […]
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 (JNIM) has emerged as a dominant armed force in the central Sahel. The group has solidified its presence across regions in Mali, Niger, […]
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, […]
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 […]