Urgently appeal for the release of human rights lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received alarming updates on the arbitrary detention and prosecution of human […]
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Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch
Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong traction. In Bamako and surrounding areas, an increasing number of 10-year-old girls are receiving their protective dose against cervical cancer. While challenges like resistance, misinformation, and logistical constraints persist, […]
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où la pression des groupes djihadistes est croissante sur Bamako. Le 26/11/2025 à 17h05 | Durée : 1:02 Partager X
Massive civilian displacement in western Niger as armed groups seize control
The municipality of Téra, located in western Niger, is currently facing a significant humanitarian challenge following a massive wave of internal displacement. Local reports indicate that the town and its surrounding areas are struggling to accommodate a surge of people arriving from the southern regions of the department since the end of last month. The […]
Burkina Faso strengthens human capital with world bank’s additional support
OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized a credit agreement, providing an additional 100.4 million dollars. This funding is dedicated to bolstering the Human Capital Protection Project, specifically ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential social services across Burkina Faso. These new resources are earmarked to solidify […]
Campagne intégrée de vaccination contre la Méningite et la Fièvre Typhoïde au Niger. – Agence Nigérienne de Presse
Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026
Mali violence: army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in Ségou
Deadly raids in central Mali villages leave 31 civilians dead Click to expand Image In a brutal escalation of violence, the Malian army and allied militias executed at least 31 civilians during raids on two villages in the Ségou region in early October. The attacks, which included executions and arson, targeted communities in an area […]
Mali army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in segou
Massacres in central Mali: soldiers and dozos accused of killing 31 civilians The Malian army and allied militias, including the dozos, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and burning homes in two villages in the Ségou region during two separate operations on October 2 and 13. These incidents occurred in an area under […]
Deadly attacks by Mali army and allied militias in Ségou region
Click to expand Image Military units and allied militias in Mali have been implicated in large-scale violence against civilians in the central region of Ségou. Over two separate incidents on October 2 and October 13, at least 31 people were killed, including women and children, while homes were torched and livestock stolen. Mass killings linked […]
Mali military and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central region
The Malian army, alongside allied militias, stands accused of perpetrating a series of deadly attacks against civilians in the central region of Ségou during the first half of October. According to local testimonies, these operations resulted in the deaths of at least 31 villagers, with homes set ablaze in coordinated raids. Ségou attacks linked to […]
Massacres in Mali’s segou region linked to dozo militias and army
In a chilling escalation of violence, military forces and allied militias have been accused of carrying out deadly attacks against civilians in central Mali. On October 2nd and 13th, coordinated operations in the Ségou region resulted in the deaths of at least 31 villagers, with homes set ablaze and lives shattered. These incidents have drawn […]
Mali army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in central region
Click to expand Image Bamako — A joint operation by Malian security forces and allied militias has left at least 31 civilians dead in two villages in the central region of Ségou, according to field reports. The attacks, which occurred on October 2 and 13, targeted communities accused of collaborating with Islamist armed groups operating […]











