Mali security forces and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in segou
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, according to detailed accounts from local witnesses and community leaders. Click to expand Image October attacks leave 21 dead inContinue Reading
Massacres in Mali’s Ségou region linked to army and allied militias
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 were responsible for the killings, which occurred on October 2 and October 13 in two separate villages, according to fieldContinue Reading
Mali military and allied militias accused of deadly village massacres
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 on two villages in early October. The incidents, occurring on October 2nd and 13th, have drawn widespread condemnation amid growingContinue Reading
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias target civilians
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 from the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias left at least 31 civilians dead in their wake. The attacks, whichContinue Reading
Niger: judicial harassment of journalists threatens press freedom
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. On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey arrested these media professionals, with three subsequently being arbitrarily detained. The InternationalContinue Reading
How a severe fuel shortage is crippling humanitarian aid in Mali
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 halting aid operations in a nation already struggling with widespread hunger and persistent violence. International aid monitors report that theContinue Reading
Burkina Faso : high magistrates investigated for corruption
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 senior judges, including chamber presidents, a prosecutor general and an investigating judge, have been prosecuted following arrests carried out inContinue Reading
Burkina Faso corruption case: military junta targets customs officers and judges
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 Observatory for the Implementation of Strategic Vision (Korag)—a government body established in 2024 to oversee the country’s transition—revealed evidence ofContinue Reading
New who representative in Niger focuses on health system strengthening
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 Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niger. During a formal ceremony, he presented his credentials to Niger’s MinisterContinue Reading
UN warns of famine risks in critical global zones
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. Conflicts, economic shocks, and extreme weather events have pushed millions closer to the brink of catastrophic famine. Countries facing imminentContinue Reading
Mali launches ambitious hospital modernisation project with 15 new facilities
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 date. The cornerstone ceremony took place at the Korofina Reference Health Centre in Bamako’s Commune I, marking the start ofContinue Reading
Mali authorities urged to stop silencing dissent and release former pm moussa mara
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) for charges including defamation of the state. The conviction is widely viewed as a blatant miscarriage of justice, prompting callsContinue Reading