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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 grim truth: the crushing economic hardship that forces mothers to risk everything daily just to stay alive. The high price of survival for […]

The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) from Transparency International, released on February 12, 2025, places Mali in 136th position out of 180 nations. With a stagnant score of 28 out of 100, the report highlights the country’s ongoing struggle against systemic corruption that continues to hinder national progress and governance. According to the findings, Mali […]

Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger unveil joint military force amid jihadist threats The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are governed by military juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023. These governments advocate for sovereignty and have distanced themselves from Western influence, prioritizing regional security […]

The 2025 National Anti-Corruption Week in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, inaugurated this significant event, designed to inform the public about ongoing anti-corruption initiatives. The central theme, carried over from the previous year, is: « Uniting with youth against corruption: shaping tomorrow’s integrity ». […]

In 2025, the Sahel region of West Africa faced an alarming escalation in militant activity, with armed groups expanding their operations beyond traditional strongholds. This shift has intensified economic warfare tactics, disrupting regional stability and challenging the authority of military-led governments in countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria. militant groups expand operations […]

Military instability continues to plague West Africa, with the latest crisis unfolding in Benin. Since early 2020, the region has witnessed multiple coups d’état across Sahel nations, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau. These political upheavals have reshaped power dynamics and raised concerns about regional security. Several military juntas in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have […]

UN seeks billions for urgent West and Central Africa humanitarian response Aide humanitaire The United Nations, alongside its dedicated partners, is urgently seeking $5.1 billion to address the escalating humanitarian crisis across West and Central Africa. This vital sum forms a portion of the broader $33 billion global humanitarian appeal for 2026, targeting assistance for […]

West and Central Africa in urgent need: UN appeals for 5.1 billion dollars The United Nations and its partners have launched a critical appeal for 5.1 billion dollars as part of the 2026 global humanitarian funding drive totaling 33 billion dollars. This funding aims to support 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across West […]

coup d’état thwarted in Bénin: fugitive putschists still at large Following a tense Sunday marked by armed intrusion at the national television headquarters in Cotonou, military personnel claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon. Yet, by evening, the Head of State declared the situation “fully under control” during a televised address. While authorities continue their […]

The Bénin has become the latest addition to a troubling trend sweeping across West Africa: military takeovers. On Sunday, soldiers stormed the state television network, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of the government. Within hours, however, officials confirmed the coup had been thwarted, with the military reaffirming its commitment to […]

Unrest erupted in Cotonou this Sunday morning as a group of military personnel attempted to seize control of Benin’s government. The government swiftly responded, declaring they had thwarted the coup after soldiers appeared on national television announcing the removal of President Patrice Talon from office. According to reports, President Talon remains safe under the protection […]

In a dramatic turn of events, Benin narrowly avoided a military coup that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025. A faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized control of the national broadcaster, SRTB, in Cotonou, broadcasting a fabricated announcement claiming they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. The 67-year-old leader, set […]