Forced disappearances of human rights defenders Amadou Sawadogo and Miphal Ousmane Lankoandé in Burkina Faso
URGENT APPEAL – THE OBSERVATORY The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against…
Two years of arbitrary detention for Niger’s former president mohamed bazoum
Click to expand Image Human Rights Watch has called on the current authorities in Niger to grant immediate freedom to former President Mohamed Bazoum. The former leader remains in a…
Mali: abuses by army and Wagner group against fulani civilians
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…
Advocacy for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso by Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges
Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges: a strong advocate for sickle cell patients in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects approximately 4.63% of the population, with nearly…
Euro 20 million loan boosts Mauritania’s blue economy and women’s inclusion
EU-backed €20 million loan to empower women and youth in Mauritania’s blue economy A groundbreaking €20 million financing agreement has been signed between Banque El Amana (BEA) and BEI Monde—the…
Mali: rising sexual violence in displacement camps and conflict zones
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…
Sahel’s hidden crisis: jihadist surge and authoritarian drift
Why the silence over the Sahel is misleading The Sahel has vanished from global headlines, overshadowed by crises in Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, and geopolitical upheavals in the United States. Yet beneath…
Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi – Allo Docteurs
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…
Cholera epidemic triggers health alert in Niger regions
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…
Pourquoi le Mali peine-t-il à vacciner sa population contre le Covid-19 ?
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…
Dengue in Burkina Faso: unprecedented outbreak fuels health crisis
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…
Enhancing Mali’s healthcare system for better access to medical services
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system: key strategies for accessible medical care Mali’s leadership launches a historic month-long initiative to bridge healthcare gaps and prioritize vulnerable populations. why Mali’s healthcare system needs…