Cholera outbreak in Niger raises health concerns

Cholera outbreak in Niger raises health concerns Over 600 cholera cases have been recorded in the Maradi and Zinder regions of Niger in recent weeks. Share Heavy rains along the…

Addressing the urgent need for healthcare access in northern Mali

Hospital addressing the urgent need for healthcare access in northern Mali Ensuring fundamental healthcare access in northern Mali, particularly for women and children, continues to be a critical concern. By…

Un warns of extreme food crisis in gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali

Global hunger hotspots: UN warns of extreme food crisis 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been identified as maximum alert zones, facing the…

Burkina Faso displacement crisis: thousands flee escalating violence

Burkina Faso displacement crisis: thousands flee escalating violence Jihadist group violence has uprooted nearly 230,000 individuals in Burkina Faso since the beginning of the year, humanitarian organizations have warned. They…

CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel

Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s…

Bamako citizens rally to defend political pluralism in Mali

On Saturday, May 3, the streets of Bamako witnessed a significant mobilization as hundreds of citizens gathered to voice their opposition to the potential ban on political organizations. This rare…

Future of democracy in the alliance of Sahel states

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has become a focal point of debate surrounding the future of democracy in West Africa. Since military takeovers between 2020…

Mali: l’inquiétante menace de dissolution des partis politiques

En réponse aux récentes discussions sur la réforme de la Charte des partis politiques au Mali, Ousmane Diallo, expert du Sahel pour Amnesty International en Afrique de l’Ouest et centrale,…

Forced disappearances in west africa: a tool of military repression

In Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military regimes are increasingly using forced disappearances and illegal detentions as a means to silence dissent. A recent report by Amnesty International highlights…

Crackdown on dissent in Burkina Faso escalates

Burkina Faso’s escalating crackdown on dissent and free speech The government of Burkina Faso has intensified its efforts to silence critics by adding the names of several prominent journalists and…

Amnesty International warns of escalating repression in Niger since the coup

Eighteen months after the military takeover on July 26, 2023, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military administration is significantly tightening its control over Niger. A new report from…

Escalating repression against human rights defenders in Sahel nations

Sahel governments intensify crackdown on human rights activists Human rights defenders across the Sahel region are facing unprecedented levels of repression as civic spaces shrink and fundamental freedoms come under…