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…
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…
Burkina Faso launches polio vaccination drive across seven regions
Burkina Faso launches polio vaccination drive across seven regions In a concerted effort to curb the spread of polio, health authorities in Burkina Faso, in collaboration with UNICEF and 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…
Benin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms and political implications
A new constitution was formally adopted in Benin on November 1st, following an expedited parliamentary process. This significant legal update introduces a “presidential ticket” system, where the President of the…
Vaccination in Niger: tackling measles and meningitis outbreaks
Miriam Alía, who manages vaccination and epidemic response for Médecins Sans Frontières, provides an analysis of the meningitis C and measles outbreaks that have impacted Niger. Understanding the persistence of…
Burkina Faso’s political transition: navigating change and reconciliation
The interpretation of what constitutes a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the international community’s will and the specific interests of neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the appointment of interim…

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