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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 …
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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
Burkina Faso: la junte veut faire juger les douaniers et magistrats impliqués dans une affaire de corruption RFI ven. 14 novembre 2025 à 12:57 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source …
Burkina Faso: la junte veut faire juger les douaniers et magistrats impliqués dans une affaire de 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
Amnesty International has described the conviction of former Malian prime minister Moussa Mara as a travesty of justice, demanding his immediate release along with other individuals detained solely for their …
Mali’s widening crackdown on dissent ensnares former prime minister Read More
The Government of Mali faces mounting pressure from citizens who rank healthcare as the most critical issue requiring immediate action, according to findings from Afrobarometer’s latest survey. While the country …
Malians demand universal healthcare as top government priority Read MoreThis report has been drafted ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Niger, which is scheduled for the April-May 2026 session. In this submission, Amnesty International provides an assessment …
Human rights challenges in Niger following the 2023 coup d’état 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
Par Pius Adeleye (envoyé spécial au Niger) Publié le 4 octobre 2025 Modifié le 6 oct. 2025 à 12h13 Lecture : 8 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Issu …
« Nous vivons dans la faim » : au Niger, la pire crise économique depuis une génération Read More