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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, …
Mali security forces and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in segou Read More
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 …
Massacres in Mali’s Ségou region linked to army and allied militias Read More
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 …
Mali military and allied militias accused of deadly village massacres Read More
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 …
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias target civilians Read More
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. …
Niger: judicial harassment of journalists threatens press freedom Read More
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 …
How a severe fuel shortage is crippling humanitarian aid in Mali Read More
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 …
Burkina Faso : high magistrates investigated for corruption Read More
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 …
Burkina Faso corruption case: military junta targets customs officers and judges Read More
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 …
New who representative in Niger focuses on health system strengthening Read More
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. …
UN warns of famine risks in critical global zones Read More
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 …
Mali launches ambitious hospital modernisation project with 15 new facilities Read More
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) …
Mali authorities urged to stop silencing dissent and release former pm moussa mara Read More