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Niger grapples with rising cholera cases amid heavy rainfall More than 600 Nigeriens have been hospitalized in recent weeks due to a sudden surge in cholera cases across the Maradi …

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UN issues urgent warning for global hunger hotspots in Gaza, Haïti, Sudan, and Mali Aide humanitaire Gaza, Haïti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as maximum alert zones, …

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Burkina Faso: thousands displaced by escalating violence Aide humanitaire Humanitarian organizations have issued a stark warning: nearly 230,000 individuals have been uprooted in Burkina Faso since the year began, a …

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UN experts warn Mali against restricting political parties International human rights experts have strongly criticized a recent decree in Mali that suspends political party activities, calling it a direct violation …

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Mali protests in Bamako against potential political party dissolution Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to voice their opposition against the military authorities’ rumored …

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Click to expand Image One year after a military coup, the authorities in Niger have severely curtailed opposition, media freedom, and peaceful dissent, as reported by Amnesty International, Human Rights …

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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has approved a significant credit of $100 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to bolster Mali’s efforts in enhancing access to …

World bank strengthens Mali’s inclusive health system resilience for all Read More

Press freedom in Niger faces severe threats as authorities intensify intimidation and arbitrary arrests of journalists covering the nation’s conflict and security issues, Amnesty International warns. Since the July 26, …

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In response to the alarming enforced disappearance of Nigerien journalist and blogger Samira Sabou, abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals claiming to be security service members, …

Amnesty international demands immediate release of journalist samira sabou in Niger Read More

Following the military coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS, the AU, and nations including the USA, France, …

Benin’s opposition challenges government on potential Niger military action Read More

Strengthening human rights safeguards in the Sahel under escalating threats In a significant move to bolster human rights protections, a regional conference was launched in Niamey under the leadership of …

Regional conference on human rights protection mechanisms in the Sahel amid rising insecurity Read More