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empowering midwives in Mali transforms women’s health Bamako — « I used to feel ashamed to discuss contraception—it’s still a taboo subject in some communities here. I was afraid of …
Empowering midwives in Mali transforms women’s health Read More
When the infamous Russian mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group, declared its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it publicly stated on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, …
The profound failure of russian mercenaries in Mali fuels widespread resentment Read More
Nos opérations Burkina Faso Depuis 2008 Nos opérations Burkina Faso Chiffres clés Population:23 548 781 PIB par habitant:987,3 Indice de développement humain:186 / 193 Volume opérationnel:23 165 251 Personnes soutenues:1 …
Notre intervention au Burkina Faso – Action contre la Faim Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised urgent concerns over Mali’s escalating political repression and the erosion of democratic norms under military leadership. Democratic backsliding in Mali …
UN warns of Mali’s authoritarian shift and rising repression Read More
Mali: UN Warns of Growing Human Rights Crisis Amid Election Suspension and Crackdown The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating situation in Mali, with its High Commissioner …
Mali: un alarm call from the un over suspended elections and repression Read More
New law criminalizes consensual same-sex relations in Burkina Faso On September 1st, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a controversial bill that criminalizes consensual same-sex relationships, marking a significant setback …
Burkina Faso adopts harsh penalties for LGBTQ+ relationships Read More
Niger’s judicial unions dissolved amid crackdown on dissent The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains—a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the …
Niger: crackdown on judicial unions sparks rights concerns Read More
Burkina Faso’s military junta takes strong stance against UN criticism The military government of Burkina Faso has recently declared Carol Flore-Smereczniak, the United Nations resident coordinator in the country, as …
Burkina Faso declares un official persona non grata over critical report Read More
Positive step but unresolved cases remain The Burkina Faso government has taken a welcome step by releasing five journalists and a human rights activist who were unlawfully conscripted into the …
Burkina Faso releases journalists and activist forced into military service Read More
What if a simple blood test before marriage could fundamentally transform a life? This question underscores the critical mission to combat sickle cell disease in Niger. Dr. Mariam Boureima Djibo, …
Unveiling sickle cell disease in Niger: prevention, support, and hope Read More
Human rights activists forcibly disappeared in Burkina Faso Urgent appeal — BFA 002 / 0525 / OBS 022 Enforced disappearance / Kidnapping Burkina Faso May 2, 2025 ©Balai citoyen Share …
Human rights activists forcibly disappeared in Burkina Faso Read More
Human rights advocates are urging Niger’s military authorities to immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in arbitrary detention for two years following a coup that overthrew …
Two years of arbitrary detention for Niger’s former president Read More