Global hunger crisis un warns of famine in 16 critical zones
Global hunger crisis: UN warns of famine in 16 critical zones Global hunger is worsening in 16 critical regions worldwide, warns a new United Nations report, as funding shortfalls and escalating conflicts push millions closer to famine. The crisis spans continents, from the Middle East to Africa and Asia, with some areas facing imminent catastrophic […]
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Mali: authorities urged to end repression of dissent and free former pm moussa mara
Amnesty International has condemned the two-year prison sentence, including one year of enforced incarceration and a symbolic fine of just 1 franc CFA (€0.0015) to the Malian state, handed down to former Prime Minister Moussa Mara. The organisation describes the ruling as a mockery of justice, particularly as it stems from accusations of damaging state […]
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Malians demand universal healthcare access and better health services
malians prioritize universal healthcare despite persistent challenges Recent years have seen the Mali government making strides in key health indicators, including reductions in infant mortality, under-5 child mortality, maternal mortality, and gains in life expectancy (World Health Organization, 2025; UNICEF, 2025). In 2018, the country launched an ambitious universal health coverage (UHC) plan as outlined […]
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UNHCR urges global action for the escalating Sahel humanitarian crisis
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for robust international support to its operations in the Sahel region. Currently, nearly four million individuals are displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring nations. This alarming figure represents an increase of approximately two-thirds over the past five years, primarily driven […]
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Sahel crisis: un agency warns of severe humanitarian needs for 4 million displaced
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent call for international support to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Sahel. With nearly 4 million people displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring countries, the situation has worsened by two-thirds over the past five years due to escalating insecurity, limited […]
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Sahel states withdraw from international criminal court: impact on justice and victims
Sahel states withdrawal from the international criminal court: a setback for victims and global justice The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI), a coalition of leading human rights organizations including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CCPI), Redress, Trial International, and Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ), has strongly […]
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WHO support boosts health NGO efforts in Mali amid crisis
WHO strengthens partnerships with health NGOs in Mali Since 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) has led coordination efforts for health partner interventions in Mali. In 2025, the country faces severe humanitarian challenges, with 6.4 million people—nearly 28% of the population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded at just 8.5%, with only […]
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Empowering midwives in Mali to save lives and change futures
Transforming lives through skilled midwives in Mali Bamako — « I was too embarrassed to discuss contraception. In my community, it’s still a taboo topic. I feared judgment or gossip if I spoke openly about it, » shares Kadidia, a 19-year-old resident of Bamako. Like many young women in Mali, Kadidia faces significant social, cultural, […]
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Mali faces growing authoritarianism and rights violations under junta rule
Mali faces growing authoritarianism and rights violations under junta rule In a stark warning to the international community, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating political landscape in Mali. The situation has taken a troubling turn under the leadership of General Assimi Goïta, whose administration has systematically […]
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Burkina Faso criminalises same-sex relationships with harsh penalties
Burkina Faso enacts stringent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation On September 1st, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a controversial anti-homosexuality law that criminalizes consensual same-sex relationships. Under this new legislation, individuals convicted of homosexuality face up to five years in prison and substantial fines, marking a significant setback for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in the […]
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Human rights defenders missing in Burkina Faso: the case of Amadou Sawadogo and Miphal Ousmane Lankoandé
Urgent appeal: forced disappearance of activists in Burkina Faso The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative effort between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), requests your urgent mobilization regarding the current events in Burkina Faso. Details of the disappearances The Observatory has been […]
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Human rights violations in Mali: executions and forced disappearances of fulani civilians
Allegations of war crimes by Malian forces and Wagner group Since January 2025, the Malian armed forces and their Russian-backed Wagner allies have been implicated in dozens of summary executions and enforced disappearances targeting Fulani civilians. International observers and local testimonies accuse both forces of systematic human rights violations during counter-insurgency operations against Islamist armed […]
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