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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso reaches crisis levels

Burkina Faso battles unprecedented dengue fever outbreak An aggressive dengue fever outbreak, transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso since January, with the capital Ouagadougou…

Boosting Covid-19 vaccination efforts in Mali: A new push for health

Progress has been slow in the fight against the pandemic in West Africa. While the government of Mali set an ambitious target to immunize 70% of its citizens aged 12…

Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi – Allo Docteurs

Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les enfants – reste une préoccupation…

Burkina Faso’s displacement emergency: a call for urgent aid

In Burkina Faso, the escalating violence perpetrated by jihadist groups has forced nearly 230,000 individuals to flee their homes since the start of the year. Humanitarian organizations have issued a…

Moussa tiangari’s unjust detention sparks rights group outcry in Niger

Niger’s government faces urgent calls to end arbitrary detention of human rights defender Human rights organizations are demanding the immediate release of Moussa Tiangari, a prominent civil society activist and…

Un experts warn Mali against restricting political parties

United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticized a recent move by Mali’s government that threatens to undermine political freedoms. In a joint statement, they condemned both the adoption of…

Assessing the future of democracy in the AES nations

The nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger frequently dominate international headlines. These three countries, which cover a vast territory of approximately 2.8 million square kilometers, are currently led by…