Bénin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms enacted despite opposition concerns
A significant constitutional revision, swiftly enacted on November 1st, introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system in Bénin. This reform mandates the simultaneous election of the President of the Republic and a Vice-President, requiring an absolute majority of votes over two rounds of balloting. Also read: Bénin: parliament seeks swift approval for electoral reforms Further changes […]
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Combating health crises: an update on vaccination in Niger
Miriam Alía, who oversees vaccination and epidemic management for Médecins Sans Frontières, provides an overview of the measles and meningitis C outbreaks that have impacted Niger since the start of 2018. Understanding the persistence of measles and meningitis C outbreaks Niger has once again battled several outbreaks of measles and meningitis C, both of which […]
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Burkina Faso’s political transition: navigating the post-compaoré era
The interpretation of what constitutes a coup d’état often varies, shaped by the self-interests and political will of the international community and its neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the appointment of Transitional President Michel Kafando was notably deemed unconstitutional. For at least twelve months, the nation was set to operate under provisional institutions, meticulously assembled […]
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