A malian trial challenges fundamental freedom of expression

Click to expand Image On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood composedly in a Bamako courtroom, the capital of Mali, as judges denied his legal team’s request for provisional…

Sahel states pull out of ICC: what it means for victims and justice

Why the Sahel states’ withdrawal from the International Criminal Court is a setback for justice The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)—comprising leading human rights organizations such as the International Federation…

Who support for NGOs in Mali’s health sector

WHO’s Vital Backing for Health NGOs in Mali amid Severe Crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health sector partners in Mali since 2012. By 2025,…

Empowering malian midwives to transform women’s health outcomes

Bamako — Kadidia, a 19-year-old student in Bamako, once feared judgment when discussing contraception. « I was ashamed to talk about it because it’s still a taboo topic in some…

The disastrous impact of russian mercenary operations in Mali

When the infamous Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries declared its departure from Mali earlier this year, it publicly stated on social media that their “mission was accomplished.” Despite over three…

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…

UN warns of democratic crisis in Mali amid election suspension and repression

UN warns of democratic crisis in Mali amid election suspension and repression The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating situation in Mali, where the suspension of elections…

Mali faces growing authoritarian drift and rights violations under junta rule

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised alarm over the escalating political crisis in Mali, warning of a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism and intensified repression under the…

Burkina Faso passes law criminalizing homosexuality with prison sentences

Burkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law sparks global outrage On September 1st, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a controversial law criminalizing same-sex relationships, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights…

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice 21/08/2025 Déclaration Niger Défenseurs des droits humains Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash L’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es…

Burkina Faso declares un coordinator persona non grata amid child rights report

Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso has declared the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata this week. The move follows…

Burkina Faso releases journalists and activists unlawfully conscripted

Unlawful conscription of media professionals and activists in Burkina Faso In early July 2025, authorities in Burkina Faso released five journalists and a human rights activist who had been forcibly…