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Activists and human rights defenders across the Sahel are facing an increasingly hostile environment as state authorities intensify their crackdown on public freedoms and civic engagement. In the Sahel region, …
Rising patterns of repression against human rights defenders in the Sahel Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—three Sahel nations—share more than just geography. Their governments, all led by military juntas, are linked by a troubling pattern of human rights abuses and a …
Sahel military juntas evade justice by leaving ECOWAS Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa to have successfully halted the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus, the parasite responsible for onchocerciasis, commonly …
Niger achieves historic milestone by eliminating river blindness Read More
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – Burkina Faso’s healthcare infrastructure is set to receive a substantial boost following the approval of new financing from the World Bank. The International Development Association …
Burkina Faso’s health system receives significant boost from world bank and GFF Read More
In a landmark health initiative, the government of Mali officially added the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to its national routine immunization schedule earlier this November. During a high-level event in …
Mali strengthens women’s health through the introduction of the HPV vaccine Read More
Click to expand Image The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) should prioritize the most pressing issues confronting Burkina Faso during its country review on October 23, 2024, …
African commission review: urgent calls for Burkina Faso to uphold human rights Read More
Two years since the military takeover in Burkina Faso, the transitional government shows no signs of restoring constitutional order. Despite initial promises, authorities have systematically dismantled civic space, silencing dissent …
Burkina Faso two years after coup: rising human rights violations spark global concern Read More
The recent arrest of three prominent figures in Benin, including a high-ranking military officer and a close ally of President Patrice Talon, has thrust the nation into political turmoil. Accused …
Benin foiled coup attempt raises questions about talon’s succession Read More
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 …
Niger: human rights decline one year after military takeover Read More
Provenant du podcast Le monde est à nous Par Isabelle Labeyrie Suivre Beyond the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is actively engaged in a different kind of battle across Africa: an …
The rise of Kémi Séba: a francophone african influencer accused of russian propaganda links Read More
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
BURKINA-MALI-NIGER Repression as a mask for failure Across the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), military regimes are increasingly resorting to widespread repression, including arbitrary detentions and severe restrictions on …
Military regimes in the Sahel: repression and escalating challenges Read More