Niger faces surge of displaced persons amid armed group threats

Niger faces surge of displaced persons amid armed group threats Western Niger is grappling with a massive influx of displaced individuals, according to local sources. The town of Téra, located…

Military and allied militias massacre civilians in central Mali

Click to expand Image Bamako — Malian soldiers and allied militias carried out a brutal assault on two villages in the conflict-stricken Ségou region, leaving at least 31 civilians dead…

Massacres in Mali’s Ségou region linked to army and allied militias

Civilian deaths and destruction in Central Mali In the volatile region of Ségou, Central Mali, a series of deadly raids carried out by the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias…

Mali army and allied militias accused of killing civilians in central region

Massacres in central Mali: army and dozos accused of atrocities Survivors and community leaders in Mali’s Ségou region have detailed harrowing accounts of executions, arson, and looting carried out by…

Malian army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central Mali

Village massacres linked to counter-terrorism operations in Ségou region A fresh wave of violence has rocked the Mali countryside as government forces and allied militias stand accused of executing at…

Judicial crackdown targets six journalists in Niger amid press freedom concerns

On November 2, the judicial police in Niamey arrested six journalists, a move that represents a clear violation of media freedom. While three of these individuals remain in arbitrary detention,…

Fuel shortages and blockades cripple humanitarian efforts in Mali

A severe lack of fuel, triggered by jihadist blockades on vital transport routes, is intensifying the humanitarian emergency in Mali. This scarcity is disrupting the daily existence of citizens and…

New who representative in Niger takes office with health priorities

Dr. Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins role as WHO Resident Representative in Niger Niamey, November 12, 2025 – Dr. Jean Baptiste Nikiema has officially assumed his duties as the new…

Mali launches major hospital modernization project with 15 new facilities

President Goïta initiates major healthcare expansion with 15 new hospitals In a significant step for the nation, General Assimi Goïta, the President of the Transition, has officially inaugurated the Presidential…

Mali: calls for Moussa Mara’s release amid deepening political repression

The sentencing of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison, including one year of firm detention, has been denounced by Amnesty International as a sham. Along…

Malians demand universal healthcare and rank health as top government priority

In recent years, Mali has made noticeable strides in several key health metrics, particularly regarding life expectancy and the reduction of maternal, infant, and under-five mortality rates. To build on…

Human rights challenges in Niger following the 2023 coup

This submission is prepared for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) concerning Niger, scheduled for April-May 2026. Amnesty International provides an assessment of how the country has implemented previous recommendations,…