Nigeria’s escalating violence and overlooked humanitarian crisis
Nigeria’s escalating violence and overlooked humanitarian crisis The abduction of schoolchildren, targeted attacks on entire villages, and the violent removal of worshippers from both churches and mosques have thrust Nigeria…
Heavy gunfire and explosions reported in Niamey
Residents of the capital of Niger were woken by the sounds of intense blasts and sustained shooting early Thursday morning. The disturbances were concentrated near the international airport in Niamey,…
Burkina Faso targets major health budget increase in UEMOA for 2026
Burkina Faso targets major health budget increase in UEMOA for 2026 Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, one nation is making a notable commitment to public…
Mali deploys R21/matrix-m malaria vaccine in kayes and Mopti regions
Malaria control in Mali has reached a transformative phase with the integration of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the regions of Kayes and Mopti,…
Deadly jihadist attack claims 31 lives in western Niger
A horrendous assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others in critical condition. The attack, which unfolded on Sunday, has sent shockwaves…
Mali bans jeune afrique magazine: press freedom under threat
UJPLA strongly condemns Mali’s ban on Jeune Afrique magazine The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced its strongest objections to the Malian government’s decision to…
Millions in West and Central Africa face hunger crisis amid budget cuts and violence
A catastrophic combination of escalating violence and significant funding shortfalls is pushing millions of people into a dire food emergency across West and Central Africa. According to The African Tribune,…


















