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.

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

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,

Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins role as WHO Representative in Niger November 12, 2025 Niamey, November 12, 2025 — Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has formally assumed his duties as

president goïta initiates massive 15-hospital construction in Mali! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi Goïta, the Transitional President, officially inaugurated the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project by laying its cornerstone. This

The sentencing of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison—including one year of mandatory jail time—and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs has been condemned as

Despite measurable improvements in key health indicators over recent years, Mali continues to face significant hurdles in delivering quality healthcare nationwide. While progress has been observed in reducing child mortality,

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued a desperate call for international intervention as the humanitarian situation in the Sahel reaches a critical point. Currently, nearly four million individuals are

Urgent call to action: addressing the Sahel humanitarian crisis for millions displaced The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent plea for heightened international support to

This document was developed in anticipation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Niger, set to take place in April-May 2026. Amnesty International uses this submission to measure the progress

As evening descends upon the suburbs of Zinder, a city in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, 29, begins to pack up her stall. With a bundle of secondhand clothing balanced on her

Click to expand Image During a recent court appearance in Bamako, the capital of Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara remained composed as judges turned down his legal team’s request