African union stance on unconstitutional power shifts questioned

The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing the guns and rejecting unconstitutional power changes. But how credible is this commitment? Regional security expert Paul-Simon Handy, representing…

Jihadist brutality in Niger: civilians massacred in the Tillabéri region

A devastating new wave of violence has struck Niger, leaving a community in mourning. On January 18, militants linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) carried out…

Us influence in the Sahel: Morocco as a strategic partner amid shifting alliances

united states quietly strengthens its Sahel strategy through pragmatic engagement The Sahel is witnessing a subtle reshaping of geopolitical alliances, with Europe’s gradual withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger…

Solar energy boosts healthcare in Niafounké, northern Mali

Solar Energy Revolutionizes Healthcare in Niafounké, Northern Mali In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has equipped Niafounké Hospital with a cutting-edge solar power system. This…

Mali drops in global corruption ranking for 2025

In the latest Transparency International rankings for corruption perception, Mali has slipped one position, dropping from 135th to 136th place globally. This decline places the country behind regional neighbors Niger…

Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs

corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue…

Niger drone strike kills 17 civilians in Tillabéri market

A military drone strike in the Niger village of Kokoloko, located in the Tillabéri region near the border with Burkina Faso, resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians,…

Mali’s health system boosted by 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially received a fleet of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles. These crucial additions are specifically allocated…

Niger’s security challenges under president tiani’s leadership

The night of January 28-29, 2026, will be etched in Niger’s contemporary history. Dozens of fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) launched an unprecedented assault on…

UN human rights chief calls on Burkina Faso to reinstate political freedoms

Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso, urging an end to all restrictions on civic space and a…

Us strategy shifts to trade and security in Sahel region

US reorients Sahel policy toward trade and security partnerships The recent visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s renewed engagement…

Military juntas in west africa and Sahel intensify repression in 2025

growing authoritarianism and shrinking democratic space in west africa In 2025, the political landscape across West Africa and the Sahel witnessed a troubling surge in authoritarian measures as military juntas…