Drépanocytose in Niger: early detection and care save lives

Drépanocytose in Niger: early detection and care save lives What if a simple blood test before marriage could transform countless lives? In Niger, this question isn’t hypothetical—it’s a lifeline. The…

Human rights defenders missing in Burkina Faso

URGENT APPEAL BFA 002 / 0525 / OBS 022Enforced DisappearanceBurkina FasoMay 2, 2025 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human…

Niger: former president remains in arbitrary detention after two years

Click to expand Image Human Rights Watch has urged authorities in Niger to immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who continues to be held in arbitrary detention two years after…

Mali: executions and forced disappearances of fulani civilians by army and Wagner group

The Malian army, in collaboration with the Russian-backed Wagner Group, has been implicated in a series of grave human rights violations, including summary executions and enforced disappearances of Fulani civilians…

Combating sickle cell disease in Burkina Faso with dr. gloria damoaliga berges

Dr. Gloria Damoaliga Berges: A strong voice for people with sickle cell disease in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects approximately 4.63% of the population…

Escalating sexual violence in Mali’s displacement camps and conflict zones

As instability and forced displacement persist across central and northern Mali, women face increasingly severe risks of gender-based violence, a United Nations agency has warned. The UN agency dedicated to…

Rising jihadist violence and authoritarian shifts in the Sahel

The Sahel no longer dominates headlines, yet its crises persist unabated. While global attention has pivoted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the relentless…

Cholera outbreak in Niger raises alarm among authorities

Niger faces a growing cholera crisis in Maradi and Zinder regions Over 600 cholera cases have been recorded in recent weeks across Niger’s Maradi and Zinder regions, prompting urgent responses…

Niger’s dual health battle: confronting polio and coronavirus outbreaks

Poliomyélite Niger’s dual health battle: confronting polio and coronavirus outbreaks Currently grappling with a significant coronavirus epidemic, the nation of Niger is now facing a second severe health crisis: a…

Cholera outbreak begins in Burkina Faso: what you need to know

Cholera outbreak begins in Burkina Faso: what you need to know Health authorities in Burkina Faso have confirmed the onset of a cholera outbreak after detecting a confirmed case in…

Dengue in Mali: risks and prevention during the outbreak

Dengue outbreak in Mali: what you need to know Mali’s health authorities are on high alert as the country faces a growing dengue fever outbreak, compounding challenges from regional instability.…

Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable populations

strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable populations Mali launches its first health awareness month to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services. By Government Communication Team Share Healthcare…