Senegal U17 team gears up for 2026 CAN challenge with tough group stage The Senegalese U17 national team is set to compete in the 2026 African Nations Cup U17, hosted by Morocco…
Niger implements digital payment systems for vaccination campaigns
During the April 2026 National Vaccination Days targeting polio, the Niamey region successfully transitioned to a digital remuneration system for health agents and community workers. Supported by technical expertise from the World…
How West Africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges
Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahel crises Nigeria is not merely observing the turmoil in Mali—it is deeply entangled in it. Recent coordinated attacks in April 2026 across Mali, from…
Mali and Sahel states face grave risks after breaking from ECOWAS
In the high-stakes arena of West African geopolitics, timing can make or break nations. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military…
Patrice talon honored with top vodun title in Bénin
The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with a rare and prestigious honor reserved for sitting heads of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Vodun community…
Doungouro, Niger: a dual tragedy unfolds as civilian volunteers massacre 28 after terrorist raid
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State in the…
High-tech water purification in Bénin through artificial intelligence
In the heart of Cotonou, the startup SSaFE is redefining technological boundaries. Led by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, the company has developed an innovative filtering robot powered by artificial intelligence. This system…
Senegal’s political shift as president diomaye faye asserts autonomy from sonko’s influence
In a dramatic shift from the once-unified narrative of Senegal’s leadership, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has publicly signaled a decisive break from the tight-knit alliance with his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The…
Assimi Goïta consolidates power in Mali amid Kidal setback and Wagner’s struggles
In a bold move that underscores the deepening crisis in Bamako, Colonel Assimi Goïta has officially assumed the role of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State. This…
Supporting adolescents with hiv in Burkina Faso at afravih
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…
Strategies for the protection of human rights defenders during global crises
In partnership with national coalitions representing defenders in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has launched a new collection of best practices. This initiative is dedicated to the…
Russia’s strategic setbacks in west africa’s Sahel region
The fragility of alliances in the Sahel: when words replace action Mali is reeling under pressure, yet its neighbors in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and…