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
The Sahel has slipped from global headlines, yet its crises rage on unabated. While international attention shifted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and the Congo, the decade-long security and political turmoil in the Sahel has only deepened. The region, once perceived as a manageable challenge, now stands as the globalContinue 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
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
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
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
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
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, issued a stern warning: Such a move would represent a blatant violation of fundamental freedoms—specifically the rightsContinue Reading
Military regimes in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger are weaponizing forced disappearances and illegal detentions to crush criticism and suppress civil society, according to fresh reports. In Guinea, two prominent activists from the Front National pour la Défense de la Constitution—Mamadou Billo Bah and Oumar Sylla (alias “Foniké Menguè”)—wereContinue 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
Sahel governments intensify crackdown on human rights activists amid democratic backsliding The Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad have witnessed a disturbing convergence in state repression tactics targeting human rights defenders and civil society organizations in recent years. This coordinated assault has severely eroded civic space and public freedoms acrossContinue 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