Alleged atrocities by Malian forces and allied militias in Ségou region Nairobi – Armed forces of Mali and allied militias have been implicated in the […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Mali civilians killed in army-militia raids in Ségou region
Civilian massacres linked to counterinsurgency operations in central Mali Soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias have been accused of executing at least […]
Mali soldiers and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central region
In the volatile heart of Mali, soldiers and allied Dozos militiamen stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes during raids in […]
Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins his mission as WHO Representative in Niger
A new era for health cooperation in Niger In Niamey, Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has formally assumed his position as the Resident Representative of the […]
Mali authorities urged to release moussa mara and stop silencing dissent
Amnesty International has condemned the two-year prison sentence handed to former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara, calling it a travesty of justice. The ruling includes […]
Malians prioritize health as the leading government challenge and call for universal coverage
While Mali has made notable strides in key health metrics recently—particularly regarding maternal mortality, life expectancy, and infant survival rates—the path to high-quality medical access […]
Unhcr urges global action for Sahel’s millions displaced amidst escalating crisis
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a pressing plea for immediate international assistance to bolster its vital operations across the Sahel […]
Sahel crisis deepens as 4 million displaced amid urgent humanitarian plea
The Sahel region is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as nearly 4 million people have been displaced, a number that has surged by two-thirds over […]
Economic crisis in Niger impacts daily life severely
As dusk settles over the outskirts of Zinder, in southern Niger, the weight of the day’s struggles becomes palpable. Rabiatou, a 29-year-old vendor, carefully packs […]
Mali’s crackdown on free speech: moussa mara’s legal ordeal
Mali’s crackdown on free speech: moussa mara’s legal ordeal Click to expand Image The trial of Moussa Mara, former Prime Minister of Mali from 2014 […]
Sahel states withdraw from international criminal court: impact on victims and global justice
Why the Sahel’s withdrawal from the international criminal court is a blow to justice The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)—a coalition including the International Federation […]
Training midwives to save lives in Mali
Empowering midwives to transform healthcare for young women in Mali Bamako — At just 19 years old, Kadidia from Bamako faced a daunting challenge: discussing […]