During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlighted the critical intersection between this infectious disease and mental health, particularly among young people living…
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Frustration and division after the CAN final between Senegal and Morocco
a trip to Dakar overshadowed by football tensions Arriving in Dakar, I carried a mix of excitement and unease. The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final loomed large—not just as a sporting…
Mali football coach tom saintfiet steps down amidst turmoil
Since taking the helm in August 2024, Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has decided to end his tenure as head coach of Mali’s senior national football team. His departure comes at a critical…
Escalating violence against children in Niger’s three-border region
Escalating violence in Niger’s Tillabéri region, particularly along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, is increasingly targeting children—killing them, forcibly recruiting them, and leaving survivors traumatized, according to a new report….
Niger healthcare transformation lowers need for foreign medical evacuations
Niger healthcare transformation lowers need for foreign medical evacuations Strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure are reshaping Niger’s medical landscape. Under the leadership of Health and Public Hygiene Minister Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, the…
Photographer tiécoura n’daou captures Mali’s humanitarian crisis through lenses
Arts, Mali Capturing Mali’s silent crisis through the lens of Tiécoura N’Daou Listen to this story in audio format: Your browser does not support the audio element. In a world where images…
Niger’s healthcare sovereignty drive under minister garba hakimI
Niger’s healthcare sovereignty drive under Minister Garba Hakimi In a recent interview on national television, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, outlined a bold vision for transforming the…
Bamako demolition leaves displaced families in dire straits
In Bamako, Mali, the demolition of the Faladiè livestock market has left more than 300 displaced families homeless. The market, which had also served as a shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs),…
How scientific innovation safeguards communities: insights from Dr. Bintou Dembélé in Mali
Bamako – To celebrate World Health Day 2026, centered on the theme “Unite for Health. Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the work of experts who leverage scientific research…
Nigerian women’s harrowing tales: surviving boko haram captivity and its aftermath
Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa — three names representing countless untold stories. While mass abductions by the jihadist group Boko Haram often dominate international headlines, the individual experiences of these Nigerian women frequently…
CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy
football CAN 2025 CAF president Patrice Motsepe meets Senegalese officials amid CAN 2025 title dispute Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021 Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football…
Burkina Faso research partnership with ANRS MIE: a decade of impactful collaboration
Burkina Faso research partnership with ANRS MIE Share this page: Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Key information about the Burkina Faso research partnership The Burkina Faso research partnership primarily involves the…