Burkina Faso leads health budget in UEMOA with 11% allocation in 2026
UEMOA: Burkina Faso allocates 11% of public spending to health in 2026 The Burkina Faso is setting a new standard in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). In 2026, the country will dedicate 11% of its total public expenditure—equivalent to 388 billion West African CFA francs—to the health sector, out of a national […]
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Healthcare systems in Sahel’s vulnerable communities improving access
Key achievements in health system strengthening Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made in expanding and enhancing healthcare services across vulnerable Sahel regions. Here’s a closer look at the most impactful results: Expanded and enhanced primary healthcare Broader access to essential services: In Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million people—half of them women—gained access […]
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How the r21/matrix-m vaccine is transforming malaria prevention in Mali
Mali is making significant strides in its fight against malaria by introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the regions of Kayes and Mopti, a groundbreaking hybrid vaccination strategy is being tested, combining age-based dosing with seasonal administration to maximize protection for children. Mali’s bold step: integrating malaria prevention into […]
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Ujpla denounces Mali’s ban on jeune afrique magazine
The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) voices its profound concern and strong disapproval following the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire national territory of Mali. The UJPLA regards this measure as a severe infringement upon press freedom, freedom of expression, and […]
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West africa hunger crisis: millions face famine as violence and budget cuts escalate
West Africa Hunger Crisis: Millions Face Famine as Violence and Budget Cuts Escalate The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that 55 million people across West and Central Africa are at risk of critical famine this summer, including over 13 million children. Escalating violence and severe budget cuts have plunged entire communities into a […]
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Women in Mali mines face deadly poverty and risks
Six mothers lost their lives in a tragic mining collapse this past January in Kéniéty, a district of Kéniéba. Behind this devastating loss lies a harsh truth: extreme poverty that forces women into daily life-or-death gambles for survival. Why women risk everything in Mali’s gold mines The perilous conditions women endure on these unstable gold-panning […]
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Mali – Corruption : petits présents, un mal, drame social – Ouestaf.com
Le fil OuestafMali Mali – Corruption : petits présents, un mal, drame social publié par FD 09/01/2026 Partager Facebook X WhatsApp À LIRE CAN 2025 : ambiance polluée par du deepfake 29/03/2026 Le lac de Guiers fournit-il plus de 50 % de l’eau potable consommée dans la région de Dakar ? (Fact-checking) 10/03/2026 Éducation : est-il exact […]
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Diphtheria outbreak in Mali amid humanitarian crisis deepens
The diphtheria epidemic in Mali is accelerating rapidly, fueled by a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and escalating barriers to humanitarian aid. Since mid-September, the country has faced a sharp rise in cases of this preventable infection, exposing severe vulnerabilities in its public health infrastructure. As of early December, official reports confirmed over 530 cases […]
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Unified force of AES how can it achieve its goals
Le Général d’Armée Assimi Goïta, Président de la Transition au Mali et de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES), a officiellement lancé la Force unifiée de l’AES (FU-AES) lors d’une cérémonie à Bamako. Cette initiative marque une étape cruciale pour les juntes militaires du Mali, du Burkina Faso et du Niger, réunies en sommet […]
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Urgent humanitarian appeal for west and central africa’s crisis
West and Central Africa faces severe humanitarian crisis in 2026 As the world gears up for the 2026 global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion, the United Nations and its partners are urgently calling for $5.1 billion to support 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across West and Central Africa. This funding is critical to […]
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West africa faces escalating humanitarian crisis as un seeks $5.1 billion in aid
The United Nations and its partners are urgently calling for $5.1 billion to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa, part of a broader $33 billion global appeal for 2026. The funds aim to support 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across the region. With over 42 million people projected to […]
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A chronology of military takeovers in africa since 2020
Coup d’Etat Bénin recently became the latest nation on a growing list of African countries where military officers have attempted to seize control since 2020. The military takeover bid unfolded over several hours on Sunday before authorities declared it had been thwarted. In a scenario increasingly common across West Africa, a contingent of soldiers appeared […]
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