The recent decision by Mali’s Minister of Territorial Administration to dissolve a prominent student association marks yet another step in the government’s escalating crackdown on […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Human rights crisis in Niger after the military coup
Since the military takeover on July 26, 2023, the leadership in Niger has engaged in the arbitrary detention of numerous former government officials and a […]
Niger coup: Benin opposition questions military intervention plan
Following the military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, global and regional actors swiftly reacted. Major bodies like ECOWAS, the African Union, and countries […]
Regional conference on Sahel human rights protection amid rising insecurity
regional conference on Sahel human rights protection amid rising insecurity The president of the Niger National Human Rights Commission (CNHRC), Mr. Maty El Hadj Moussa, […]
Press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso: over 30 groups demand change
Press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso: over 30 groups demand urgent action Newspaper vendor displaying front pages about the January 2022 Burkina […]
Improving health financing and partner coordination in Niger
Niger’s bold steps toward universal health coverage through better funding and collaboration Landlocked in West Africa, the Niger faces persistent challenges including armed conflict and […]
Human rights challenges in Mali 2025
Mali 2025 In 2025, the human rights situation in Mali saw a concerning deterioration, marked by intensified restrictions on fundamental freedoms. Authorities notably curtailed the […]
Measles outbreak surge in Niger: causes and response
measles outbreak surge in Niger: causes and response Explore in-depth analysis Vaccination: protecting the greatest number Related operations Niger: pediatric care in the southern regions […]
Burkina Faso: severe human rights abuses targeting the peul community
Burkina Faso: severe human rights abuses targeting the peul community Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council nears its conclusion, the World […]
New pediatric unit in Koutiala Hospital, Mali
new pediatric unit in Koutiala Hospital, Mali Pediatrics Join us in Koutiala, Mali, where our teams built a cutting-edge pediatric unit to save young lives. […]
Bénin’s constitution undergoes significant overhaul despite opposition concerns
A sweeping new constitution, rapidly enacted on November 1st, introduces a By Yacouba Boukari — Analyst
Addressing the health crisis: vaccination efforts against measles and meningitis in Niger
Addressing the health crisis: vaccination efforts against measles and meningitis in Niger Miriam Alía, who leads vaccination and epidemic response for Médecins Sans Frontières, provides […]