UN warning: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali face extreme hunger alert 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as regions on maximum alert, facing the most critical risk of food insecurity for their populations. The United Nations issued a starkContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s escalating displacement crisis: thousands flee violence Jihadist group violence has forced almost 230,000 individuals to abandon their homes in Burkina Faso since the beginning of this year, humanitarian organizations have warned. They underscore that the security situation continues to profoundly impact children and their families throughout this CentralContinue Reading
Human rights organizations are urging the Niger authorities to release Moussa Tiangari, a prominent civil society activist and human rights defender, immediately. The call comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of terrorism charges to silence dissenting voices in the country. Click to expand Image On December 3, 2024, plainclothesContinue Reading
A group of independent United Nations specialists warned on Thursday that the Mali Council of Ministers’ move to repeal basic political participation protections, alongside a decree halting political party operations, constitutes a clear breach of fundamental human rights. “The decree freezing political activities needs to be canceled at once. Furthermore,Continue Reading
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 des droits humains : l’un s’adresse aux diplomates, l’autre aux défenseur·e·x·s. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — has become a focal point of debate as military juntas consolidate power in the region. Since 2020, these nations have experienced successive coups, each justified by the urgent need to combat terrorism and restore security. Yet,Continue Reading
Mali leads Africa with breakthrough hybrid malaria vaccine approach The Republic of Mali has made history by becoming the first country worldwide to implement a groundbreaking hybrid vaccination strategy against malaria. This innovative approach combines routine and seasonal dosing to maximize protection for children in high-transmission regions. On World MalariaContinue Reading
Burkina Faso ramps up crackdown on critical voices In a concerning escalation of state repression, several Burkinabè journalists and activists have been added to a wanted list under the charge of ‘association with a terrorist enterprise’. This move is widely seen as a thinly veiled attempt to silence independent mediaContinue Reading
Eighteen months following the July 26, 2023, coup d’état that ousted the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the military administration known as the CNSP is significantly tightening its control over Niger. A recent report by Amnesty International, released on March 18, documents a troubling pattern of forced disappearances, unlawful detentions,Continue Reading
The Sahel region has seen a troubling trend: three neighboring countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—are now under the control of military juntas. These regimes share a troubling pattern beyond their borders, including widespread human rights violations and a systematic erosion of civil liberties. Click to expand Image why military ruleContinue Reading
Mali launches HPV vaccine in historic public health milestone In a landmark move to protect women’s health, the Malian government has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program. The launch ceremony in Bamako, attended by health officials and international partners including Gavi, marks a turning pointContinue Reading
Why the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights must address Burkina Faso’s human rights crisis The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) is set to examine Burkina Faso’s human rights record on October 23, 2024, presenting a critical opportunity to address escalating abuses in the country. HumanContinue Reading