Category: Le Monde Afrique

The Horn of Africa nation of Somalia is teetering on the edge of disaster as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns of a deepening food crisis. Nearly 6.5 million…

article Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector: driving growth and facing hurdles Côte d’Ivoire stands out as one of West Africa’s most vibrant economies, a reputation built on its deep agricultural roots. At independence,…

Burkina Faso has achieved a remarkable milestone in its ongoing battle against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented reduction in both…

Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening Ouagadougou — For Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six living in Ipendo, in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest region, the public announcement of free cervical cancer…

Since the military takeover in July 2023, the state of human rights in Niger has experienced a persistent decline. Throughout 2025, the ruling military authorities continued to target political rivals, activists, union…

Mali’s bold step forward in malaria prevention with the r21/matrix-m vaccine Mali has taken a groundbreaking leap in its fight against malaria by introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the World Health…

An urgent visual narrative is set to unfold in Brussels from January 23 to February 12, as seven leading humanitarian organizations join forces to present “In Their Eyes”, a compelling photographic exhibition…

2025 has emerged as a landmark year for healthcare in Burkina Faso, demonstrating remarkable progress despite significant national challenges. The healthcare sector has witnessed groundbreaking developments in infrastructure, specialized care, and financial…

diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid surge in diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, fueled by a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and increasingly restricted…

For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once a daunting financial challenge. The divide between illness and treatment stretched far wider than geography—it was measured in overwhelming costs. Since March 13, 2024,…

On December 7, 2025, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in Cotonou, Benin. Early that morning, mutinous soldiers stormed national television to announce they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. Yet by day’s…

Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. Across Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking a stand, ensuring their children receive life-saving protection against diseases…