Niger’s generational economic crisis: a struggle for survival
Niger is currently grappling with one of the most severe economic and security crises in its recent history. The nation finds itself caught between the relentless threat of armed groups and the profound diplomatic isolation resulting from the junta, led by Abdourahamane Tiani. In this challenging environment, mere survival has transformed into an act of […]
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Mali’s crackdown on free speech: moussa mara faces prison for dissent
Click to expand Image In Bamako, the capital of Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly in court on Tuesday as judges denied his legal team’s request for provisional release. Instead, prosecutors pushed for a two-year prison sentence—highlighting the military junta’s ongoing crackdown on political opposition and dissent in the country. Moussa Mara, who […]
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The lasting impact of russian mercenary operations in Mali
When the notorious Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, announced its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it publicly declared via social media that its “mission was accomplished.” However, the reality stands in stark contrast to this claim. Over three and a half years, the group engaged in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, yet its […]
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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:1 238 398 Espérance de vie:61 ans Équipe:367 Burkina Faso Lieux d’intervention 1. Bobo-Dioulasso 2. Dori 3. Fada N’gourma 4. Ouagadougou 5. Ouahigouya 6. Tenkodogo Depuis […]
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Mali: un alarming rise in repression and suspended elections
Mali: un alarming rise in repression and suspended elections International concerns are mounting over the deteriorating situation in the Republic of Mali. The United Nations Human Rights Office has issued a stark warning regarding the suspension of elections and the escalating crackdown on civil society. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has […]
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Niger: dissolution of justice sector unions and repression condemned
Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative initiative by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly denounces the dissolution of five justice sector unions in Niger. These actions, implemented via decrees from the Minister of Interior, Public […]
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Burkina Faso expels top un official after child rights report
Click to expand Image Earlier this week, the military leadership in Burkina Faso ordered the departure of Carol Flore-Smereczniak, the primary United Nations representative in the nation. She was designated as persona non grata following the release of a critical UN investigation into child rights violations within the country. This expulsion represents the second time […]
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Burkina Faso releases journalists and activist forced into army
Military conscription of critics in Burkina Faso draws global condemnation In early July 2025, Burkina Faso authorities took a significant step by releasing five journalists and a human rights activist who had been illegally conscripted into the military. Their crime? Criticizing the ruling military junta. While their release is a positive development, it underscores a […]
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Breaking the silence: combating sickle cell disease in Niger
breaking the silence: combating sickle cell disease in Niger Imagine if a simple blood test before marriage could fundamentally alter a life’s trajectory? “Upon assuming leadership of the National Reference Centre for Sickle Cell Disease (CNRD), one particular story left an indelible mark: that of a parent, driven by destitution, forced to abandon their child […]
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Two years of arbitrary detention for Niger’s former president Mohamed Bazoum
Click to expand Image Authorities in Niger are being urged to immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains in arbitrary custody two years after a military coup removed him from power, Human Rights Watch stated today. On July 26, 2023, military officers belonging to the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), […]
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A champion for sickle cell patients: the work of Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges in Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, the impact of sickle cell disease is a significant public health priority, with a prevalence rate of 4.63%. Notably, nearly 2% of newborns are diagnosed with the SS form, which is the most acute variation of the condition. This situation demands a comprehensive, multi-sector strategy involving every level of society. Dr Gloria […]
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Niger grapples with simultaneous polio and covid outbreaks
Niger struggles with dual health crises: polio resurgence amid COVID-19 pandemic The Niger is currently battling two major health threats simultaneously: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a sudden polio outbreak that has already affected two children in the regions of Niamey and Tillaberi. This double burden is putting immense strain on the country’s already fragile […]
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