In a landmark move for public health, the government of Mali officially added the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to its national routine immunization schedule at
Year: 2024
CADHP urges Burkina Faso to uphold human rights amid crisis
Key concerns ahead of Burkina Faso’s human rights review The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) must address critical human rights challenges facing
Burkina Faso’s deepening crisis of rights and freedoms two years post-coup
In Burkina Faso, the transitional regime is becoming more entrenched, with no clear path back to constitutional order. Despite their initial commitments, the authorities who
Benin coup attempt raises succession questions after talon presidency
The recent arrest of three influential figures in Benin, suspected of plotting a coup d’état, has thrust the issue of presidential succession into the spotlight.
Niger: human rights decline one year after military takeover
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – One year following the military coup, authorities in Niger have intensified their crackdown on opposition, media, and peaceful dissent,
Kémi séba: the controversial pan-african influencer and alleged russian propaganda voice
In the realm of Francophone Africa, few names spark as much debate as Kémi Séba. The 42-year-old Beninese activist and social media personality has carved
World bank fortifies Mali’s inclusive health system for enhanced resilience
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has authorized a substantial 100 million dollar credit from the International Development Association (IDA)*. This funding is
Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger face growing repression
Why military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are turning to repression Mounting crackdowns, abductions, arbitrary detentions and shrinking civic freedoms are defining the
Rising threats to press freedom in Niger as journalists face arrests and intimidation
Media freedom in Niger is currently at a crossroads as the transitional government intensifies its crackdown on reporters covering security issues and the ongoing conflict,
Mali intensifies its crackdown on civil society organizations
Click to expand Image In Mali, the recent move by the Ministry of Territorial Administration to disband a prominent student union is the latest signal
CEDEAO departure of Mali Niger and Burkina Faso threatens human rights protection
Cédéao exit by Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso: a setback for human rights in West Africa The announced departure of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso