Burkina Faso faces unprecedented dengue outbreak
Burkina Faso grapples with unprecedented dengue fever outbreak The dengue fever epidemic, transmitted by mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso since January, primarily in the capital Ouagadougou and the country’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso. This alarming situation was confirmed by the Burkinabè government. Share The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), an invasive species notorious for […]
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Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access Mali launches first-ever health month to tackle inequities in healthcare access for vulnerable populations. challenges facing Mali’s healthcare system The Malian healthcare system faces significant hurdles, particularly in equitable access to services. The 2012 security crisis compounded these challenges, leaving many Malians—especially young children, pregnant women, and war […]
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Dengue in Mali: rising cases prompt health alert
Dengue fever outbreaks surge in Mali: a growing health concern Mali faces a dual challenge as it battles renewed conflict in the north and a concurrent rise in dengue fever cases, a mosquito-borne illness with severe health implications. Health authorities in Mali have raised the alarm as dengue fever, transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has been […]
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Cholera outbreak in Burkina Faso: what you need to know
Cholera outbreak declared in Burkina Faso as health authorities respond A cholera outbreak has been declared in Burkina Faso after health officials confirmed a case in Kantchari, located in the Tapoa province of the East region. The Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of Vibrio cholerae serogroup 01, serotype Ogawa through laboratory tests, validating the […]
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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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Global hunger crisis: un warns of maximum alert in gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali
The United Nations recently issued a stark warning, designating Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions facing the most critical levels of food insecurity. These areas are now under maximum alert, demanding immediate and urgent attention from the global community to avert widespread suffering. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
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Burkina Faso’s deepening displacement crisis: thousands uprooted by escalating violence
Humanitarian agencies have issued a stark warning: nearly 230,000 individuals have been displaced in Burkina Faso since the year began, a direct consequence of escalating jihadist group violence. This volatile security situation in the central Sahel region continues to severely impact children and their families. The Rapid Response Operational Coordination Group (GCORR) reports that approximately […]
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Niger must end arbitrary detention of human rights defender Moussa Tiangari
Human rights organizations are urging the Niger government to immediately release Moussa Tiangari, a prominent civil society activist and human rights defender, following six months of arbitrary detention. The call comes as authorities continue to misuse terrorism-related charges to silence dissenting voices. Click to expand Image Arbitrary arrest and detention On 3 December 2024, plain-clothes […]
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Un experts raise alarm over Mali’s suspension of political party activities
UN experts raise alarm over Mali’s suspension of political party activities A consortium of independent United Nations experts issued a stern warning on Thursday, asserting that the Malian Council of Ministers’ approval of a bill nullifying fundamental safeguards for political engagement, coupled with the signing of a decree to indefinitely suspend political party operations in […]
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CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un s’adresse aux diplomates, l’autre aux défenseur·e·x·s. By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Mali protests in Bamako against political party ban fears
Mali protests in Bamako against political party ban fears Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on Saturday, May 3rd, to voice their opposition to a potential ban on political parties, rallying around democratic principles in a climate of growing repression. “Long live democracy, down with dictatorship!” echoed through Bamako’s Palais de la […]
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Democracy in the Sahel states alliance under scrutiny
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—faces mounting questions about the future of democracy within its borders. Since 2020, military juntas have seized power in these nations, citing rampant insecurity and terrorism as primary motivations. However, as transitions drag on, citizens and observers alike are questioning whether these governments truly intend […]
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