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Unveiling sickle cell disease in Niger: breaking the silence for life-saving action What if a simple blood test before marriage could profoundly alter a life’s trajectory? “Upon assuming leadership of…
allegations of war crimes in Mali’s ongoing conflict The Malian armed forces, operating alongside the Russian-backed Wagner Group, have been implicated in a series of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances…
An agency of the United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the central and northern regions of Mali, where persistent insecurity and forced displacement are leading to a significant…
While several areas of Niger are already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, a new health emergency has surfaced: the return of polio. This virus has recently been detected in two…
While northern Mali deals with renewed conflict, the nation is now battling a significant health crisis: a surge in dengue fever cases. Medical teams across the country are on high…
Burkina Faso battles unprecedented dengue fever outbreak Health authorities report a severe dengue fever outbreak in Burkina Faso, with 214 fatalities since January 2025. The crisis primarily affects Ouagadougou and…
Le Mali rencontre des difficultés majeures pour atteindre ses objectifs de santé publique liés à la pandémie. Alors que les autorités visaient une couverture vaccinale de 70 % pour les…
Heavy rainfall along the border separating Niger and Nigéria has sparked a concerning new surge in cholera cases. This acute intestinal infection is caused by bacteria found in contaminated and…
Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les enfants – reste une préoccupation…
Burkina Faso’s escalating crisis: thousands displaced by violence Humanitarian Aid Humanitarian agencies are sounding the alarm as nearly 230,000 individuals have been forcibly displaced in Burkina Faso since the start…
Sahel crisis: nearly 29 million people urgently require humanitarian assistance The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a stark warning: nearly 29 million people…
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s…