The Republic of Mali has made history by becoming the first nation globally to implement a hybrid malaria vaccination approach, marking a significant milestone in the fight against one of

Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Human Rights Watch reported today from Nairobi that Burkina Faso’s military junta apprehended three journalists on March 24, 2025, for their reporting on the

Eighteen months after the military takeover on 26 July 2023 that ousted elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military administration is tightening its control over Niger. A recent investigation by

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially commended Niger for successfully meeting the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination. This monumental achievement positions Niger as the fifth nation globally and the inaugural

The World Bank has approved a new funding package of €142 million (equivalent to $150 million) from the International Development Association (IDA) alongside a $17 million grant from the Global

Mali launches HPV vaccine to save women from cervical cancer In a historic move, the Malian government has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program this

Three prominent figures in Benin, including a senior military officer, were arrested this week on suspicion of plotting a coup. The development has intensified public discussions about who will succeed

Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Military authorities in Niger have escalated repression against political opposition, independent media, and peaceful dissent since seizing power in a coup d’état one year

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has greenlit a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* to empower Mali in enhancing access to and utilization of

Following the military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, global responses emerged swiftly. Key international bodies such as CEDEAO, the AU, alongside nations like the USA, France, and Russia,

The unfolding political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military action from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the Nigerien putschists, has deeply concerned

In Niamey, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a regional summit dedicated to human rights protection frameworks within the context of the