Author: Aïcha Abdou

Face à la confirmation d’un cas de maladie à virus Ebola au Nigeria, le gouvernement béninois place le pays en phase de préalerte et renforce son dispositif de prévention. Surveillance aux frontières, préparation des structures sanitaires et coordination multisectorielle : Cotonou mise sur l’anticipation pour prévenir toute importation du virus. Prévenir plutôt que subir. Face à la menace d’importation du virus Ebola, le Bénin renforce sa vigilance sanitaire après la confirmation d’un cas au Nigeria voisin. Dans un communiqué publié le 20 octobre, le ministère de la Santé a annoncé…

Revelations from Operation ‘Magnan’ and the growing debate The General Directorate of Customs (DGD) of Burkina Faso has just delivered a sobering assessment of its three-month anti-contraband Operation ‘Magnan’, revealing a staggering haul of illicit goods worth over 10 billion West African CFA francs. The findings, presented in Ouagadougou on October 20, 2026, have ignited a national debate over public health risks, economic stability, and the evolving tactics of criminal networks operating in the shadows of West Africa’s informal trade corridors. Breaking down the illegal cargo: medicines lead the charge…

With the confirmation of Nigeria’s first Ebola case in years, public health officials and citizens alike are confronting a fresh wave of unease. The arrival of the Bundibugyo virus strain—imported into Abuja through a recent traveler—has reignited debates about the country’s preparedness and the broader risks facing West Africa as the epidemic spreads beyond Central and East Africa. From containment to reaction: how Nigeria’s health system is responding The Nigerian government announced late Tuesday that a woman who had recently traveled through East Africa had tested positive for Ebola virus…

Why Senegal’s three-day strike has rattled the nation The 72-hour nationwide strike in Senegal entered its second day amid escalating tensions between workers’ unions and the government. With key sectors at a standstill, the mobilization has crystallized long-standing frustrations over unmet promises, delayed payments, and deteriorating working conditions. As the government scrambles to balance public pressure with legal strictures, analysts warn the standoff could redefine labor relations in the country ahead of critical events on the horizon. What the unions are demanding — and why it matters The strike spearheaded…

Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du pays. Des enquêtes journalistiques antérieures estiment à près de 900 millions de dollars le coût du partenariat militaire russe entre 2021 et 2025. Un montant considérable qui pose la question des résultats obtenus sur le terrain. MÉNAKA, Mali — Le bilan est une nouvelle fois lourd pour les populations civiles. Plus de 40 personnes ont été tuées dimanche…

As Niger grapples with soaring fuel shortages and mounting public frustration, the transitional authorities have taken a decisive—and controversial—step to suppress dissent. On October 21, the Ministry of Interior, led by General Mohamed Toumba, banned all demonstrations related to oil management, effectively silencing calls for accountability in the exploitation of the Agadem oil fields and the use of petroleum revenues. From policy failure to public outcry: how Niger’s energy model unraveled The timing of the ban is revealing. Across Niamey, long queues snake outside gas stations, a stark contrast for…