Bamako — Soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias executed at least 31 civilians in two villages in the Ségou region during early […]
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Mali soldiers and allied militias accused of killing civilians in central region
Alleged atrocities by Malian forces and allied militias in Ségou region Nairobi – Armed forces of Mali and allied militias have been implicated in the […]
Massacres in central Mali linked to army and allied militias
Click to expand Image In the heart of central Mali, two villages in the Ségou region have become the latest sites of horrific violence. On […]
Niger: crackdown on journalists highlights press freedom crisis
Niger’s media crackdown: six journalists face legal harassment On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey arrested six journalists, three of whom were arbitrarily detained. […]
Corruption in Burkina Faso justice system under scrutiny
Corruption in Burkina Faso: top magistrates face prosecution breaking news. The military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has uncovered what it describes as a […]
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 […]
Un warns of critical famine risks in 16 global hotspots
un warns of critical famine risks in 16 global hotspots The United Nations has raised urgent alarms about escalating food insecurity across 16 critical regions […]
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 […]
Human rights crisis in Niger after 2023 coup
This report, submitted for Niger’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) scheduled for April-May 2026, provides a critical assessment of the country’s progress—or lack thereof—in addressing human […]
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 […]
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 […]