Journalists in Niger face legal persecution for fulfilling professional duties The judicial harassment of six journalists in Niger represents a blatant assault on press freedom and the right to information. On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey arrested these media professionals, with three subsequently being arbitrarily detained. The InternationalContinue Reading
The Burkina Faso military junta has taken decisive action against a corruption scandal involving customs officers and magistrates, reigniting national debates on judicial integrity. In a sweeping statement, the National Observatory for the Implementation of Strategic Vision (Korag)—a government body established in 2024 to oversee the country’s transition—revealed evidence ofContinue Reading
UN warns of famine risks in critical global zones Global hunger crises are deepening, with the United Nations issuing urgent alerts about escalating food insecurity in 16 critical regions worldwide. Conflicts, economic shocks, and extreme weather events have pushed millions closer to the brink of catastrophic famine. Countries facing imminentContinue Reading
President GOÏTA inaugurates Mali’s largest hospital revamp initiative Bamako, November 2025 — General Assimi GOÏTA, Head of State during the Transition, has officially launched Mali’s most ambitious healthcare overhaul to date. The cornerstone ceremony took place at the Korofina Reference Health Centre in Bamako’s Commune I, marking the start ofContinue Reading
Amnesty International has condemned the two-year prison sentence—including one year with no possibility of parole—imposed on former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara, along with a 500,000 CFA franc fine (€762) for charges including defamation of the state. The conviction is widely viewed as a blatant miscarriage of justice, prompting callsContinue Reading
the silent hunger gripping Niger’s urban landscapes The sun dips below the horizon in the outskirts of Zinder, a city in southeastern Niger, casting long shadows over the makeshift market stalls. Rabiatou, a 29-year-old mother of one, carefully packs away her remaining stock of second-hand clothing, balanced precariously on herContinue Reading
In Bamako, the capital of Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly in a courtroom as judges dismissed his legal team’s request for provisional release. Instead, prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence—a move emblematic of the military junta’s tightening grip on political opposition and dissent in the country. SecurityContinue Reading
The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)—a coalition including FIDH, Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), Redress, Trial International and Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ)—strongly condemns the announced withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move represents aContinue Reading
WHO strengthens partnerships with health NGOs in Mali to tackle humanitarian challenges Since 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) has led coordination efforts for health partners under the health cluster in Mali. As of 2025, the country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—nearly 28% of Mali’s population—requiringContinue Reading
empowering midwives in Mali transforms women’s health Bamako — « I used to feel ashamed to discuss contraception—it’s still a taboo subject in some communities here. I was afraid of being judged or gossiped about in my neighborhood, » confides Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako. Like Kadidia, countless youngContinue Reading
When the infamous Russian mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group, declared its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it publicly stated on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the group had been engaged in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations for three and a half years, with devastating consequences: theContinue Reading
Nos opérations Burkina Faso Depuis 2008 Nos opérations Burkina Faso Chiffres clés Population:23 548 781 PIB par habitant:987,3 Indice de développement humain:186 / 193 Volume opérationnel:23 165 251 Personnes soutenues:1 238 398 Espérance de vie:61 ans Équipe:367 Burkina Faso Lieux d’intervention 1. Bobo-Dioulasso 2. Dori 3. Fada N’gourma 4. OuagadougouContinue Reading