Attempted coup in Benin: what we know
What transpired in Bénin early Sunday morning? The government confirmed this December 7th that it had thwarted an attempted coup d’état in Cotonou after soldiers seized control of state television to announce the removal of President Patrice Talon from office. Patrice Talon, who remains safe according to close associates, is set to conclude his second […]
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Benin presidency maintains control after attempted military coup
The government of Benin has announced that it remains in command following a reported coup attempt on Sunday. While a group of soldiers claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon during a broadcast on national television, the presidency later confirmed that the situation was being brought back under control. President Patrice Talon was expected to […]
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Mali tackles cervical cancer with HPV vaccine rollout success
Mali tackles cervical cancer with HPV vaccine rollout success A year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong momentum. In Bamako and surrounding areas, more and more 10-year-old girls are receiving their single-dose protection against cervical cancer. Despite challenges like misinformation, logistical hurdles, and initial resistance, healthcare workers, […]
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Arbitrary detention of lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso
Human rights advocate Ini Benjamine Esther Doli faces unjust imprisonment in Burkina Faso In a troubling escalation of judicial persecution, Burkina Faso has convicted and continues to detain lawyer and human rights defender Ini Benjamine Esther Doli under questionable circumstances. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International […]
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Niger advances toward healthcare sovereignty at dakhla summit
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, emphasized on November 29 in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is making significant strides toward achieving healthcare sovereignty during an interview with the Moroccan Press Agency (MAP) at the conclusion of the two-day First African Summit on Health Systems and Healthcare Sovereignty, which he […]
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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, sur la situation au Mali, où la pression des groupes djihadistes est croissante sur Bamako. Le 26/11/2025 à 17h05 | Durée : 1:02 Partager X By […]
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Niger: surge in displaced persons amid armed group activity in western region
Recent reports from local sources confirm a significant influx of displaced individuals into the town of Téra, located in western Niger. The surge in arrivals has overwhelmed the town and its outskirts, with people fleeing villages in the southern part of the department since late last month. Meanwhile, the nearby commune of Diagourou is experiencing […]
Read MoreMalian army accused of civilian massacres in Ségou region
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – The Malian army, alongside allied militias, allegedly killed a minimum of 31 civilians and set fire to homes during operations in two villages within the conflict-ridden Ségou region on October 2 and 13, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. On October 2, Malian armed forces and Dozo […]
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Massacre of civilians in central Mali by army and allied militias
Army and allied militias responsible for deadly raids in Ségou region In the heart of Mali’s conflict-ridden center, a series of brutal attacks has left at least 31 civilians dead and homes reduced to ashes. According to local testimonies, soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied dozos militias stormed two villages in the […]
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Unarmed civilians killed in central Mali amid army-militia operations
In the heart of Mali’s central region, two villages became the grim stage for a brutal confrontation last October, where the Malian military and allied militias unleashed violence that left at least 31 civilians dead and homes reduced to ashes. The incidents, unfolding on October 2 and 13 in the Ségou area, have drawn sharp […]
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Mali civilian deaths linked to army and allied militias in segou region
Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali’s central region, a grim pattern of violence unfolded on two separate occasions in October, leaving at least 31 civilians dead and entire families displaced. According to testimonies gathered from survivors and local leaders, soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces and allied militiamen systematically targeted villages suspected […]
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Massacres in central Mali linked to army and allied militias
New evidence points to coordinated attacks by state forces and allied militias Residents of two villages in Mali’s central Ségou region endured coordinated violence on October 2nd and 13th, when soldiers and allied dozos militias stormed their homes, executed civilians, and set fire to dwellings. The assaults resulted in at least 31 deaths and widespread […]
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