Mali leads the way in hybrid malaria vaccination to shield children On World Malaria Day, the Republic of Mali has made history by becoming the
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Crackdown on dissent in Burkina Faso intensifies for journalists and activists
The names of several Burkinabè journalists and activists now living in exile have been added to a public list of individuals wanted for “criminal association
Burkina Faso: military junta’s escalating media crackdown leads to journalist arrests
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Human Rights Watch reported today that the military junta in Burkina Faso detained three journalists on March 24, 2025,
Niger’s military regime escalates repression after july 2023 coup
Eighteen months after the Niger military seized power in a coup on 26 July 2023, ousting elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the new regime led by
Rising crackdown on human rights advocates in the Sahel region
Rising crackdown on human rights advocates in the Sahel region © AFP Activists protecting human rights in the Sahel are facing an unprecedented wave of
Sahel’s retreat from justice: a blow to human rights
Click to expand Image In Africa’s Sahel region, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger share more than just geographical proximity; they are united by at least
Niger’s landmark achievement: first african nation to eliminate onchocerciasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially commended Niger for successfully meeting the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, positioning it as the fifth nation worldwide and
Burkina Faso: world bank funding to boost health system resilience and equity
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank today approved a substantial financing package to bolster Burkina Faso’s healthcare infrastructure. This includes a credit of