Fortifying bouillon could reduce malnutrition in West Africa
In September, the Nigerian government made an important change to its food fortification program to date—a set of standards ...
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Ecowas Breakup Could Push Up Food Prices and Worsen Hunger in West Africa [analysis]
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% of the bloc's population of 424 million and 7% ...
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Farming Communities in Burkina Faso Are Improving Their Agricultural Practices With Innovative Weather Tools [press release]
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Since 2023, the Burkina Faso Hydromet Project has supported the installation of 9,700 farmer rain gauges to help rural communities better manage their crop years. With a total $33 ...
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The imperative for actions to protect and promote human health within Earth-system boundaries
Earth Commission Report1 provides major new insights into the potential for the transgression of Earth-system boundaries ...
Key immune differences that make one West African ethnic group less susceptible to malaria identified
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria ...
Is Nigeria in danger of a coup? What the country should do to avoid one – political analyst
The sociopolitical and economic conditions that led to coups in other countries in west Africa are present in Nigeria.
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Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism
Cardinal Pietro Cardinal Parolin has praised authorities in Burkina Faso for their effort to regain control of the country, ...
The militia commander
The advancing tide of Islamist extremism has prompted the rise of pro-government militias. The result has been a vicious ...
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NYU Abu Dhabi researchers identify key immune differences that make one West African ethnic group less susceptible to malaria
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria ...
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Chaos, Harassment, and Unpaid Bills: Inside Elon Musk’s War on USAID
We’ve given up everything to serve our country overseas, and we’re being maligned by the richest asshole in the world.” ...
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Maximizing Social Protection in Fragile Regions: Lessons from Burkina Faso and Cameroon
The World Bank’s latest policy note explores how Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) can be strengthened in conflict-prone areas ...