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Authorities in Burkina Faso, under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, have declared the unearthing of an extensive network of “unscrupulous individuals” within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officials, detained…
Mali: Severe fuel shortage paralyzes critical humanitarian missions An acute fuel crisis gripping Mali—fueled by jihadist blockades on key trade routes—has intensified the country’s ongoing humanitarian emergency. The scarcity of…
On November 2, judicial police in Niamey arrested six journalists, an action that represents a clear violation of the right to press freedom. Three of these media professionals have been…
Two United Nations agencies dedicated to food and agriculture issued a stark warning on Wednesday, indicating that millions more people worldwide could soon face starvation or famine-like conditions, a situation…
Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins term as WHO Resident Representative in Niger Niamey, 12 November 2025 – Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has formally assumed his duties as the new…
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict in Mauritania, partially overturning the Appeals Court ruling in Nouakchott while upholding critical charges of illicit enrichment and money laundering. The court…
President GOÏTA launches construction of 15 new hospitals! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, President of the Transition, officially initiated the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project by laying its cornerstone.…