Fighting sickle cell in Niger: early detection saves lives What if a simple blood test before marriage could save a life? This question drives the
Year: 2025
Urgent appeal for disappeared human rights defenders in Burkina Faso
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Former Niger president held without trial after two years
Former President Mohamed Bazoum Remains Arbitrarily Detained in Niger The military authorities in Niger must immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been unlawfully
Mali abuses by army and Wagner against peul civilians exposed
Mali: army and russian-backed Wagner group accused of mass killings and enforced disappearances of peul civilians Since January 2025, Malian armed forces and their Russian-backed
A dedicated advocate for sickle cell patients: the mission of Dr Gloria Damoaliga Berges in Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, the impact of sickle cell disease is significant, with a prevalence rate of approximately 4.63%. Alarmingly, nearly 2% of infants are born
Mali’s escalating crisis: sexual violence surges in displaced camps
As persistent insecurity and forced displacement continue to plague the central and northern regions of Mali, women and girls face increasingly severe risks of gender-based
Sahel crisis deepens despite media silence
The Sahel no longer dominates global headlines. While the world’s attention has shifted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Congo, as well as political upheavals
Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi – Allo Docteurs
Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les
Cholera outbreak threatens Niger’s public health
Cholera Outbreak Threatens Niger’s Public Health Over 600 cholera cases reported in Niger’s Maradi and Zinder regions, prompting urgent health interventions. The recent surge in
Mali seeks to accelerate its Covid-19 vaccination campaign
The progress of the immunization campaign in Mali has yet to meet expectations. Although national authorities set a target to vaccinate 70% of the population
Dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso reaches crisis levels
Dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso reaches crisis levels An unprecedented dengue fever outbreak, transmitted by mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso since the
Improving Mali’s healthcare system for all citizens
Improving Mali’s healthcare system: a national priority Mali launches its first health awareness month to address critical gaps in healthcare access. Unequal access to healthcare