Burkina Faso: lawyer and human rights defender Ini Benjamine Esther Doli sentenced to prison

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received alarming

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Mali makes strides in HPV vaccination one year after rollout

Twelve months after the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is seeing a positive shift in public health. From the bustling streets of Bamako to rural communities, 10-year-old

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“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot

“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre,

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Escalating displacement in Niger’s western region amid armed threats

Mass displacement surge in western Niger as armed groups intensify pressure An unprecedented influx of displaced individuals has overwhelmed the Téra region in western Niger, with new arrivals flooding the

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Burkina Faso secures additional world bank funding for human capital development

OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized a credit agreement for an additional $100.4 million. This substantial funding is designated to

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Campagne intégrée de vaccination contre la Méningite et la Fièvre Typhoïde au Niger. – Agence Nigérienne de Presse

Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026

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Mali conflict: army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in Ségou

Alleged atrocities in central Mali: what happened in Kamona and Balle Nairobi – The Malian army and allied militias are alleged to have killed at least 31 civilians and set

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Burkina Faso’s military regime seeks trials for customs and judicial corruption

Burkina Faso’s military regime seeks trials for customs and judicial corruption Allegations of corruption are being brought forward by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso.

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Burkina Faso: judicial corruption crackdown sees senior magistrates prosecuted

News. The government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the discovery of an extensive network of “unscrupulous agents” operating within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officials, who

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Fuel crisis paralyzes humanitarian aid in Mali

Fuel shortages choke humanitarian aid operations in Mali The ongoing fuel crisis in Mali, exacerbated by a jihadist blockade on key roadways, is severely disrupting humanitarian efforts across the country.

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Six journalists in Niger face judicial harassment and detention

Recent actions by the judicial police in Niamey have led to the arrest of six journalists, a move that represents a severe blow to media independence. With three of these

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Un alert on global hunger as 16 regions face imminent famine

Millions of additional people worldwide could soon be facing starvation or the extreme risk of famine. This dire warning comes from two United Nations agencies focused on food and agriculture,

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