Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Each year, the release of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International serves as a stark barometer for public governance worldwide. The report, made public on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, is no exception. The findings are alarming: far from receding, corruption is advancing globally, even within nations boasting robust democratic institutions. This pervasive trend […]
Niger’s Health Minister evaluates conditions at the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital The Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site inspection of the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital in Niamey to assess infrastructure, equipment, and working conditions for medical staff. The visit, which took place in late February, included direct exchanges with healthcare professionals […]
On February 20, a court issued an injunction suspending the ordinary congress of the National Union of Ivorian Journalists (UNJCI), originally scheduled to renew its governing bodies. The union immediately filed an appeal to challenge the ruling. With the statutory deadline for the existing leadership set to expire on February 26, an extraordinary congress was […]
United States–Burkina Faso: a health pact to bolster health security in the Sahel A new five-year memorandum of understanding has been announced, elevating health security to a mutually shared priority. This framework is designed to empower Burkina Faso with self-sufficient tools to confront infectious disease threats, simultaneously safeguarding the American populace. It champions a vision […]
The United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, injecting a total of $147 million into the West African nation’s healthcare system. This landmark agreement underscores Washington’s commitment to bolstering disease prevention, epidemic preparedness, and health security in the region. Under the terms of the deal, the […]
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso highlights significant achievements despite persistent security, humanitarian, and climatic challenges. Key accomplishments include the widespread implementation of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts, marking a pivotal step in malaria prevention and safeguarding children’s health. Furthermore, the report notes the introduction of the […]
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, compelling nearly one million people to seek refuge in neighboring Chad. The situation has been exacerbated by the fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur, which in just two weeks prompted the flight of almost 100,000 civilians. Of these, approximately 6,000 have managed to cross […]
This discussion is presented by the CERI research group Africa: citizenship, violence and politics and the Africa Programme. Examining the JNIM and the strategic hurdles of militant growth Since its emergence in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has solidified its position as a dominant armed force within the central […]
The end of January 2026 marked the definitive end of partisan politics in Burkina Faso. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government officially dissolved all political parties, including those that had backed his 2022 coup. While these parties had already been suspended upon Traoré’s rise to power, the junta framed this move as part of […]
Burkina Faso has reached a pivotal milestone in its ongoing battle against malaria, a disease the nation is determined to eradicate by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both malaria cases and associated fatalities. Dr. Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, the Minister of Health, shared these encouraging developments with the press in Ouagadougou on […]
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 […]
A fresh wave of jihadist violence has struck Niger, leaving deep scars on the Tillabéri region. On 18 January, gunmen from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) stormed the village of Bossiye, executing 31 men and children in a brutal display of force. According to reports gathered by Human Rights Watch, around a […]
