The Government of Burkina Faso, in partnership with the World Bank, has formalized a credit agreement for an additional $100.4 million. This crucial funding is designated to bolster the Human Capital Protection Project, specifically focusing on sustaining essential basic social services across Burkina Faso. These resources are set to reinforceContinue Reading
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias kill 31 civilians Click to expand Image In the heart of conflict-ridden central Mali, soldiers and allied militias have left a trail of devastation in two rural communities. Between October 2 and 13, coordinated attacks resulted in the deaths of at leastContinue Reading
The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and setting fire to homes during coordinated raids on two villages in central Mali’s Ségou region. The attacks, carried out on October 2 and October 13, targeted communities living under the control of the GroupContinue Reading
The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes in two villages within the conflict-stricken region of Ségou during early October, according to detailed accounts from local witnesses and community leaders. Click to expand Image October attacks leave 21 dead inContinue Reading
In the heart of Mali’s conflict-ridden Ségou region, a fresh wave of violence has left at least 31 civilians dead and homes reduced to ashes. Military forces and allied militias were responsible for the killings, which occurred on October 2 and October 13 in two separate villages, according to fieldContinue Reading
In the heart of Mali’s conflict-ridden Ségou region, a tragic wave of violence has left at least 31 civilians dead after coordinated attacks by the Malian army and allied militias on two villages in early October. The incidents, occurring on October 2nd and 13th, have drawn widespread condemnation amid growingContinue Reading
Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali, two villages in the Ségou region became the tragic stage for a brutal confrontation on October 2 and 13, where soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias left at least 31 civilians dead in their wake. The attacks, whichContinue Reading
A critical lack of fuel, triggered by extremist blockades on essential transport routes, is deepening the humanitarian catastrophe in Mali. This shortage is disrupting the daily existence of citizens and halting aid operations in a nation already struggling with widespread hunger and persistent violence. International aid monitors report that theContinue Reading
Burkina Faso : top magistrates face justice over alleged corruption breaking news. Le régime du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré has taken decisive action against alleged corruption within the judiciary. A dozen senior judges, including chamber presidents, a prosecutor general and an investigating judge, have been prosecuted following arrests carried out inContinue Reading
Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema begins role as WHO Resident Representative in Niger Niamey, November 12, 2025 – Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has officially assumed his duties as the new Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niger. During a formal ceremony, he presented his credentials to Niger’s MinisterContinue Reading
Mali has made measurable strides in key health indicators in recent years, including reductions in infant mortality, under-five mortality rates, maternal deaths, and gains in life expectancy (World Health Organization, 2025; UNICEF, 2025). In 2018, the government launched an ambitious universal health coverage plan (Mathauer et al., 2019). Yet, despiteContinue Reading
This report, submitted for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Niger scheduled for April-May 2026, offers a critical assessment of the country’s human rights landscape. Amnesty International evaluates the Nigerien government’s progress—or lack thereof—in implementing key recommendations from its last UPR session, with a sharp focus on pressing concernsContinue Reading