Withdrawal of Sahel states from the international criminal court raises justice concerns

The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI), which includes prominent organizations like the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), Redress, Trial International, and

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OMS strengthens support for health NGOs in Mali amid crisis

WHO bolsters partnerships with health NGOs in Mali The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health partner interventions in Mali since 2012. In 2025, the country faces

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Empowering midwives in Mali to transform women’s health outcomes

empowering midwives in Mali to transform women’s health outcomes Bamako — Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako, once hesitated to discuss contraception. « I was ashamed to talk about it

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Russian mercenary failures in Mali: a growing resentment and a warning for africa

When the notorious Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its withdrawal from Mali at the beginning of the year, it publicly claimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.”

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Notre intervention au Burkina Faso – Action contre la Faim

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

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Mali facing democratic backslide amid suspended elections and repression

Mali facing democratic backslide amid suspended elections and repression The United Nations has raised urgent concerns over the deteriorating situation in Mali, with its High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker

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UN warns of growing authoritarianism and repression in Mali

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed grave concern regarding the political climate in Mali, noting a significant decline in democratic standards and an increase in state-led

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Burkina Faso criminalises same-sex relations with harsh penalties

On September 1st, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a controversial bill making consensual same-sex relationships a criminal offense, dealing a severe blow to LGBT rights in the country. Under

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Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice 21/08/2025 Déclaration Niger Défenseurs des droits humains Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash L’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es

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Burkina Faso expels top un diplomat following critical child rights report

Click to expand Image Earlier this week, the military leadership in Burkina Faso ordered the expulsion of the United Nations’ highest-ranking resident official, Carol Flore-Smereczniak. She was declared “persona non

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Burkina Faso : libération de journalistes et militants enrôlés de force

Click to expand Image Début juillet 2025, les autorités du Burkina Faso ont relâché cinq journalistes ainsi qu’un défenseur des droits humains. Ces individus avaient été incorporés de manière arbitraire

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Drépanocytose au Niger: why early detection saves lives

Battling sickle cell disease in Niger: breaking barriers to care Imagine a future where a simple blood test before marriage could prevent lifelong suffering. In Niger, this isn’t just a

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