The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), despite years of strained relations. This stance was confirmed by General John…
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Deadly jihadist assault claims 31 lives in Niger’s western region
An appalling assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger on Sunday, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others fighting for their lives in critical condition. The attack, suspected to be…
Mali bans jeune afrique magazine: ujpla denounces press freedom violation
The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over Mali’s decision to ban the sale and distribution of the Jeune Afrique magazine nationwide….
Millions of lives at risk across West and Central Africa due to conflict and funding gaps
A catastrophic humanitarian emergency is unfolding across West and Central Africa, where a combination of escalating violence and severe budget reductions is threatening millions. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a…
Tragic landslide in Mali highlights the deadly toll of artisanal mining on women
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…
Mali faces persistent challenges in the 2024 corruption perception index
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,…
Sahel: launch of a joint military force by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
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…
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and strengthening justice
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…
Escalating economic warfare by militants across west africa
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…
Benin coup attempt 2025: is the crisis over?
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….
Un seeks billions for urgent west and central africa humanitarian response
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 facing deepening humanitarian crisis with 5.1 billion dollar appeal
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…