Strengthening health financing and partnership in Niger Collaborative efforts to enhance health system financing in Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked West African nation, has faced persistent challenges including armed conflicts and recurrent droughts. These crises have severely strained the country’s health system, contributing to some of the highestContinue Reading
How Russian narratives are gaining ground in Africa through influential voices The Kremlin’s strategy in Africa extends beyond military and economic influence—it also relies on a network of pro-Russian influencers who amplify Moscow’s geopolitical messaging. Among them, Kemi Seba, Nathalie Yamb, and others play a key role in shaping publicContinue Reading
Human rights crisis in Mali: a year of severe restrictions In 2025, Mali faced a deepening human rights crisis, with authorities imposing stricter limits on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society members were arbitrarily detained or forcibly disappeared. Government forces, their allies, and armedContinue Reading
Evaluating the Common Health Fund in Niger: Insights from AFD In Niger, where the healthcare sector faces persistent underfunding, the Fonds commun santé has emerged as a critical mechanism to strengthen public health services. Established in 2006 with support from the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the World Bank,Continue Reading
Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council draws to a close, we implore the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and all Council members to direct their attention to the critical situation faced by the Fulani populations in Burkina Faso. These communities are caught inContinue Reading