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 […]
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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Burkina Faso’s transitional government targets corrupt officials
Burkina Faso’s transitional government targets corrupt officials Allegations of widespread corruption have been brought to light by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with “monitoring the execution of the nation’s strategic vision” throughout the transitional period. In a detailed statement, Korag revisited a four-year-old case involving […]
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Burkina Faso régime targets top magistrates in corruption crackdown
The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the uncovering of a significant network of dishonest officials within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, apprehended in October, face allegations of accepting payments to influence legal rulings. Significant irregularities within Burkina Faso’s judiciary According to an official statement reviewed on Thursday, approximately ten […]
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Mali fuel crisis cripples humanitarian aid operations
Mali fuel crisis cripples humanitarian aid operations A severe fuel shortage in Mali, triggered by jihadist blockades on critical highways, is exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. This disruption is severely impacting daily life and paralyzing United Nations-led aid efforts in regions already plagued by hunger and insecurity. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of […]
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Press freedom in Niger under threat as six journalists face judicial harassment
press freedom in Niger under severe threat: six journalists targeted On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey, Niger, arrested six journalists in a clear violation of press freedom. The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains—a joint program of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture […]
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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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Dr jean baptiste nikiema new who representative in Niger
Niamey, 12 November 2025 – Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has officially assumed his role as the Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niger. During a formal ceremony, he presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, His Excellency Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré. The event, attended by key […]
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Mali’s healthcare transformation: a nationwide hospital modernization initiative
President GOÏTA Initiates Construction of 15 New Hospitals in Mali! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, President of the Transition, officially launched the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project by laying its cornerstone. This significant ceremony, held at the Korofina Reference Health Center in Commune I of the Bamako District, marks the commencement of a substantial […]
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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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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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