Niger’s junta points finger at France after Niamey airport assault

Niger’s junta leader accuses France following strategic Niamey airport attack The ruling military junta in Niger has directly blamed France for a recent assault on Niamey’s airport, an incident that…

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,…

AES nations grapple with free movement challenges post-CEDEAO exit

The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO)—intended as a sovereignty move—has inadvertently restricted the movement of people and goods across…

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…

Us military cooperation with Sahel states continues despite tensions

US maintains security cooperation with Sahel military regimes Despite strained relations over recent years, the United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military authorities of the three…

Enhancing health systems in fragile Sahel communities: key achievements

Significant Achievements Between 2018 and 2024, notable progress was made, with the following key outcomes: Expanded and Enhanced Health Services: In both Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million individuals, with…

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…

Brussels exhibition highlights Mali humanitarian crisis

brussels exhibition highlights Mali humanitarian crisis with powerful photographs From January 23 to February 12, seven humanitarian NGOs will present By Mariama Hamani — Analyst

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,…