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,…
Diphtheria surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
The rapid spread of diphtheria in Mali has become a growing concern, particularly in regions already grappling with severe humanitarian challenges. Since mid-september, the country has witnessed a sharp increase…
Mali’s 2025 anti-corruption week: empowering youth and judicial reforms
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, inaugurated this significant event. Designed to inform…
Burkina Faso: enhancing lifelong protection through robust vaccination efforts
Burkina Faso: enhancing lifelong protection through robust vaccination efforts Fada N’Gourma – Poliomyelitis stands as a severe, yet entirely preventable illness. Across Burkina Faso, mothers demonstrate a profound commitment daily,…
Benin turmoil: presidency denies coup amid military claims
Military officials in Bénin declared on Sunday, December 7, via public television that they had « removed from office » President Patrice Talon, though his inner circle swiftly countered that…
Benin foiled coup attempt against Patrice Talon
Un coup d’État avorté secoue le Bénin Une tentative de prise de pouvoir par des militaires a été déjouée au Bénin ce 7 décembre 2025. Vers l’aube, un groupe de…
What’s happening in Benin after the televised president removal attempt
Gunfire erupted in Cotonou, Benin’s economic hub, this Sunday morning as a group of soldiers announced on national television that President Patrice Talon had been removed from office. The government…
Mali vaccination vph against cervical cancer progress after one year
Mali vaccination against HPV: a year of progress in cervical cancer prevention One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong momentum. In…


















