The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised urgent concerns over Mali’s escalating political repression and the erosion of democratic norms under military leadership. Democratic backsliding in Mali The situation in Mali continues to deteriorate, with the country’s military leadership under General Assimi Goïta consolidating power through aContinue Reading
Niger’s judicial unions dissolved amid crackdown on dissent The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains—a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—has condemned the dissolution of five judicial unions in Niger by the Minister of Interior, PublicContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s military junta takes strong stance against UN criticism The military government of Burkina Faso has recently declared Carol Flore-Smereczniak, the United Nations resident coordinator in the country, as persona non grata. This unprecedented move follows the publication of a critical UN report documenting severe violations against children inContinue Reading
Positive step but unresolved cases remain The Burkina Faso government has taken a welcome step by releasing five journalists and a human rights activist who were unlawfully conscripted into the military after criticizing the military junta. While this release marks progress, it also highlights the plight of others still missing,Continue Reading
allegations of war crimes in Mali: army and Wagner group accused of targeting peul men The Malian Armed Forces, alongside the Russia-backed Wagner Group, have been implicated in a string of summary executions and forced disappearances of Fulani men across Mali since January 2025. These alleged atrocities, documented by humanContinue Reading
Drépanocytose au Burkina Faso: Dre Gloria Damoaliga Berges mène le combat With a prevalence rate of 4.63% in Burkina Faso—including nearly 2% of newborns affected by the severe SS form—sickle cell disease remains a critical public health challenge. This reality demands a robust, multi-sector response involving all segments of society.Continue Reading
Niger faces twin threats of polio and Covid-19 outbreaks As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to strain healthcare systems, Niger is grappling with a resurgence of polio, highlighting the dual public health challenges facing the West African nation. Niger reports new polio cases amid ongoing Covid-19 response Converging health crises inContinue Reading
The growing threat of dengue fever in Mali Mali faces a new health challenge following recent security tensions in the north, with the emergence of dengue fever cases across several regions. Health authorities monitoring the situation Share Health services in Mali are on high alert as dengue fever, a debilitatingContinue Reading
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Launching the first health month reflects the Malian government’s commitment to improving healthcare access amid ongoing challenges. Healthcare access in Mali remains uneven, with the 2012 security crisis further straining an already fragile system. Vulnerable groups—including young children, pregnant women, andContinue Reading
Is a revival of Covid-19 vaccination efforts underway in Mali? Mali is struggling to meet its Covid-19 vaccination targets, with coverage rates far below expectations. Despite national health authorities setting a goal to immunize 70% of the population aged 12 and above, current data shows only about 8% have receivedContinue Reading
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 majeure. Par Barou Dembélé Mis à jour le 25/06/2025 Partager L’accès aux soins de santé reste critique pour les Maliennes. LaContinue Reading
Mali protesters rally in Bamako against political party ban threat Hundreds of Malian citizens took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to voice their opposition to a potential military-led crackdown on political parties. The rare public demonstration unfolded amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic future under theContinue Reading