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Burkina Faso implements historic medicine price cuts to improve healthcare The Government of Burkina Faso has announced unprecedented reductions in the cost of essential generic medicines and medical supplies, with price drops reaching up to 72%. This landmark decision aims to democratize access to healthcare and alleviate financial burdens on households across the country. Effective […]

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 le niveau perçu de corruption dans le secteur public de 180 pays. https://p.dw.com/p/58Syh Selon l’indice de perception de la corruption 2025 (IPC) de Transparency International, […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially received 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This significant delivery aims to fortify the nation’s health infrastructure and expand access to critical health services, especially vaccination programs, across Mali’s most vulnerable regions. The handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of […]

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 […]

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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Mali’s Corruption Perception Index ranking for 2024 highlights ongoing governance struggles In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, published by Transparency International, Mali ranks 136th out of 180 countries, scoring just 28 out of 100. This result underscores the persistent challenges the country faces in combating corruption, which continues to undermine governance and hinder […]

Mali’s diphtheria surge: a public health crisis amidst humanitarian challenges Santé The disease is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, Mali has been grappling with a rapid outbreak of diphtheria, a preventable infection thriving amidst a fragile healthcare system, persistent supply shortages, and increasingly restricted humanitarian access. By early December, official reports indicated over […]

Why childhood vaccination in Burkina Faso is a lifesaving choice In Burkina Faso, mothers like Nadège Thiombiano understand the power of prevention. Living in Fada N’Gourma, she ensures her 13-month-old daughter, Mouzaratou, receives every recommended vaccine, including those against polio. For Nadège, vaccination isn’t just a routine—it’s a promise to protect her child from preventable […]

A sudden insurrection shook the foundations of power in Bénin early Sunday, December 7, but President Patrice Talon remains in control. A group of rebellious soldiers briefly seized the national broadcaster, SRTB, in Cotonou, announcing the president’s removal. However, the 67-year-old leader, who is scheduled to step down in April 2026, was quickly secured while […]

On the morning of Sunday, December 7, a group of soldiers appeared on Bénin‘s state television to announce they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. However, the presidency quickly responded, stating that the leader is secure and that the national army is successfully re-establishing order. This political unrest comes as Bénin, a coastal nation […]

A sudden wave of gunfire erupted in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, this Sunday morning, followed by an extraordinary broadcast on national television. A group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR), announced the immediate removal of President Patrice Talon from office. However, the government swiftly countered the claims, asserting […]