Year: 2025

WHO’s critical role in strengthening health NGO partnerships in Mali Since 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been leading the coordination of health sector partners in Mali through the…

Mali’s midwives drive change in women’s health care

Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

In the heart of Bamako, Kadidia, a 19-year-old student, shares her story of overcoming societal stigma to seek sexual and reproductive health services. « I was too embarrassed to discuss…

The disastrous legacy of russian mercenaries in Mali

When the infamous Russian mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group, declared its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it proclaimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the…

Humanitarian aid and development projects in Burkina Faso

Since 2008, Action Against Hunger has been actively engaged in Burkina Faso, implementing vital humanitarian and development initiatives to support communities facing severe challenges. With a population of over 23.5…

UN warns of escalating repression and suspended democracy in Mali

The United Nations is sounding the alarm regarding the current climate in Mali. Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, has specifically condemned the “intensifying crackdown” on civil society…

UN human rights chief warns of rising authoritarianism and crackdown in Mali

The United Nations human rights leader has issued a stark warning regarding the crumbling political landscape in Mali, where democratic principles are being sidelined in favor of an increasingly restrictive…

Politics

Burkina Faso criminalizes same-sex relations: a major setback for lgbtq+ rights

Click to expand Image On September 1st, the Transitional Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso enacted a new law, criminalizing consensual same-sex relations. This legislative move represents a significant regression for…

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice 21/08/2025 Déclaration Niger Défenseurs des droits humains Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash L’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es…

Burkina Faso expels un official over critical child abuse report

Click to expand Image Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s military junta declared Carol Flore-Smereczniak, the United Nations’ chief representative in the nation, “persona non grata,” leading to her expulsion. This…

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Burkina Faso : fin de l’enrôlement forcé pour plusieurs journalistes

Click to expand Image Au début du mois de juillet 2025, les autorités du Burkina Faso ont procédé à la libération de cinq journalistes ainsi qu’un militant des droits humains.…

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Niger’s battle against sickle cell disease: prevention and hope