Western powers shift strategies in the Sahel amid evolving alliances

Global powers are recalibrating their strategies in the Sahel as military-led governments in the region assert new alliances. Recent diplomatic overtures from Washington and Brussels suggest a cautious thaw in…

1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion

1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion Muriel EDJO, Agence Ecofin Ces conventions visent le…

Niger and us health deal: 178 million dollars with strings attached

A landmark agreement between Niger and the United States has sparked intense debate: is this a bold step toward improving public health, or a potential compromise of the country’s digital…

Niger and united states forge a five-year strategic health pact

Niger and united states forge a five-year strategic health pact On Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Niamey, Niger and the United States officially formalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding…

Geopolitical rivalries and development strategies in the Sahel

The nations comprising the Sahel belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly present the economic profile of a burgeoning new eldorado. Frankly, it’s far from…

The evolution and current state of agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire

Overview of the agricultural economy in Côte d’Ivoire As one of West Africa’s most vibrant economies, Côte d’Ivoire has historically anchored its growth in the soil. At the dawn of…

Why corruption persists in Niger despite government efforts

Why is Niger struggling to curb corruption and financial crime? Every year, Transparency International‘s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of public governance challenges worldwide. The latest…

Health minister visits Niger-türkiye friendship hospital in Niamey

health minister assesses working conditions and staff needs at Niamey’s flagship hospital The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site inspection at the Niger-Türkiye…

Burkina Faso secures $147 million health partnership with US

The United States Department of State has inked a landmark five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, unlocking $147 million in critical health funding. The agreement, announced on February…

Us-Burkina Faso health pact to combat infectious diseases in Sahel

In a landmark five-year agreement, the United States and Burkina Faso have joined forces to elevate health security in the Sahel region. This partnership aims to equip Burkina Faso with…

Côte d’Ivoire: journalists’ unions condemn political interference in UNJCI affairs

The UNJCI faced a critical legal challenge when a court issued an emergency injunction on February 20, suspending its planned ordinary Congress—scheduled to renew key governing bodies. A group claiming…

WHO’s 2024-2025 biennial report: strengthening health resilience in Burkina Faso

WHO’s 2024-2025 biennial report: strengthening health resilience in Burkina Faso The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024-2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso details significant accomplishments achieved despite persistent security, humanitarian, and…