Pro-russian voices in africa: key figures pushing Moscow’s agenda

In the complex geopolitical landscape of Africa, pro-Russian voices are gaining influence through a network of activists, media outlets, and political figures. These individuals and groups actively promote Moscow’s interests…

A deepening human rights crisis in Mali

Mali in 2025 Authorities further tightened their grip on fundamental rights, curtailing freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society members faced arbitrary arrests, detentions, and…

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…

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…