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Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali, a new wave of violence has left at least 31 civilians dead, with reports pointing to the involvement of the Malian …
Mali army and allied militias accused of deadly attacks on civilians in segou Read More
The Malian military, alongside allied militias, is accused of massacring at least 31 civilians and torching homes in two villages in the conflict-ridden Ségou region on October 2 and 13, …
Bloody clashes in central Mali leave 31 civilians dead Read More
Civilian deaths and arson in Ségou after military operations At least 31 civilians were killed and homes were set ablaze in two villages in Mali’s Ségou region during operations led …
Massacres in central Mali villages linked to army and allied militias Read More
Civilian massacres in Mali’s Ségou region spark international concern Click to expand Image NAIROBI — In Mali’s central Ségou region, a wave of violence has left at least 31 civilians …
Massacres in Mali’s central region linked to armed forces and allied militias Read More
On November 2, judicial police in Niamey apprehended six media professionals, a move that represents a severe blow to press freedom. While three remain in arbitrary detention, international human rights …
Six journalists in Niger face judicial harassment as press freedom declines Read More
Fuel shortage cripples humanitarian aid in Mali A severe fuel shortage in Mali, triggered by a jihadist blockade on key roadways, is deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis. This scarcity is …
Fuel crisis cripples humanitarian aid in Mali Read More
Burkina Faso’s military regime tackles judicial corruption News. The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the uncovering of an extensive network of corrupt officials within the Ouagadougou Court …
Burkina Faso’s military regime tackles judicial corruption Read More
In a formal ceremony held in Niamey, Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially stepped into his role as the new Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niger. He …
Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins mandate as WHO representative in Niger Read More
The United Nations has raised the alarm over escalating food insecurity in 16 critical regions worldwide, where millions more people now face the threat of famine or acute hunger. This …
Un warns of worsening famine risks in 16 global hotspots Read More
President GOÏTA inaugurates pioneering health infrastructure overhaul in Mali Bamako, November 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, Head of State during the Transition period, today laid the foundation stone for Mali’s most …
Mali launches major hospital modernization initiative with 15 new facilities Read More
unhcr urges global action for 4 million displaced in the Sahel The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a critical plea for immediate global assistance to bolster …
Unhcr urges global action for 4 million displaced in the Sahel Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a fresh appeal for global support to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in the Sahel, where nearly 4 million people …
Sahel crisis deepens as un refugee agency warns of 4 million displaced Read More