Mali: the trial of Moussa Mara as a symbol of silenced dissent
Click to expand Image During a recent court appearance in Bamako, the capital of Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara faced a firm denial from judges regarding his request for
Read MoreSahel states withdraw from international criminal court: setback for victims
Sahel states withdraw from International Criminal Court: setback for victims 26/09/2025 Press release Mali Burkina Faso Niger International Criminal Court (ICC) AFP The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI), which includes
Read MoreHow the WHO supports NGOs in Mali’s health sector
WHO strengthens health support for NGOs in Mali amid growing crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has led health cluster coordination in Mali since 2012, ensuring partners work together effectively.
Read MoreEmpowering malian youth: how trained midwives are transforming sexual health
empowering malian youth: how trained midwives are transforming sexual health Bamako – “I was ashamed to discuss contraception because it remains a sensitive topic in some communities here. I didn’t
Read MoreRussian mercenary failures in Mali: a source of deep resentment
When the notorious Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it declared on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the group
Read MoreNotre intervention au Burkina Faso – Action contre la Faim
Nos opérations Burkina Faso Depuis 2008 Nos opérations Burkina Faso Chiffres clés Population:23 548 781 PIB par habitant:987,3 Indice de développement humain:186 / 193 Volume opérationnel:23 165 251 Personnes soutenues:1
Read MoreMali political crisis: un warns of democratic backslide amid repression
Mali in crisis: UN raises alarm over suspended elections and crackdowns The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Mali, citing the indefinite postponement of
Read MoreUN human rights chief raises alarm over Mali’s democratic decline
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed grave concerns regarding the worsening political climate in Mali. He highlighted a significant shift away from democratic norms toward an increasingly repressive
Read MoreBurkina Faso enacts law criminalising same-sex relationships
Click to expand Image On September 1, the Transitional Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso approved a law that makes consensual same-sex relationships a criminal offense, representing a major regression for the
Read MoreNiger: crackdown on justice unions sparks international concern
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative initiative by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), emphatically condemns the
Read MoreBurkina Faso ousts top un envoy amid human rights scrutiny
Click to expand Image The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has ordered the expulsion of the United Nations’ top representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak. She was declared « persona
Read MoreBurkina Faso frees illegally conscripted journalists and activist
Click to expand Image In early July 2025, the Burkinabè government set free five journalists and a human rights advocate who had been forcibly and unlawfully conscripted into military service,
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