CEDEAO withdrawal impact on human rights in Niger Burkina Faso Mali

Cédéao withdrawal by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso: a threat to human rights protections The recent announcement of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community…

Niger’s pivotal coup: why this sahel crisis reshapes regional and global dynamics

The military takeover in Niger on July 26, orchestrated by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, marks the seventh such event in the Sahel since 2020. This recent…

Niger crisis: democratic party advocates peaceful dialogue over military intervention

The ongoing political turmoil in Niger and the looming threat of military action by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the country’s coup leaders have drawn sharp…

Burkina Faso’s deepening media crackdown: French journalists ordered to leave

Click to expand Image A television displays the cut signal of France 24, hours after Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the channel, March 27, 2023. © 2023 Olympia de Maismont/AFP…

France blocks panafrican influencer accused of spreading pro-Russia propaganda

France and Russia are engaged in a fierce information war on African soil, with Moscow deploying hybrid tactics to weaken Paris’s long-standing influence across the continent. Since its 2018 military…

Malnutrition in Mali: causes, impacts and solutions for public health

Health updates Nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge Nutrition remains one of Mali’s most pressing public health concerns, particularly in the West African nation where over 15…

Strengthening health financing and partner coordination in Niger

Enhancing health financing and partner collaboration in the Republic of Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, has faced persistent armed conflicts and severe droughts, severely…

Niger’s health sector: afd evaluates impact of common health fund

The Nigerien health sector has long grappled with structural underfunding, prompting the creation of an innovative financing mechanism in 2006. The Fonds commun santé, supported by the Nigerien Ministry of…

Measles cases surge in Niger: causes and response

measles cases surge in Niger: causes and response Further reading vaccination: protecting the greatest number Related operations Niger: pediatric care in the south Niger: support for displaced and refugees in…

Burkina Faso: urgent call for protection of peul human rights

Burkina Faso 01.10.20 Statements Burkina Faso: grave human rights abuses against the Peul community Share Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council draws to a close, the…

Un voices deep concern over human rights abuses by Sahel armies

Allegations of severe human rights violations, including forced disappearances and summary executions, are increasingly being leveled against soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These national forces are actively engaged…

New pediatric unit in koutiala Mali boosts child health care

building a pediatric unit in Koutiala, Mali: improving child healthcare In Koutiala, a key city in southern Mali, a new pediatric unit has been established to combat child mortality in…