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As instability and forced displacement persist across Mali’s central and northern regions, women face escalating risks of gender-based violence, a United Nations agency has warned. Following an investigation conducted last May, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health matters, reported “a surge in instances of sexual violence within […]

Niger confronts simultaneous polio and COVID-19 outbreaks While battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Niger now faces a resurgence of polio, with two confirmed cases in the regions of Niamey and Tillaberi. The two viruses spread differently—COVID-19 through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, and polio through contaminated water, food, or poor hygiene—but their early symptoms […]

Cholera outbreak in Burkina Faso: first cases detected in Kantchari Health authorities in Burkina Faso have officially declared a cholera epidemic following the confirmation of the country’s first cases in the eastern region. First confirmed cases in eastern Burkina Faso The Burkina Faso Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak after detecting Vibrio cholerae bacteria (serogroup […]

Dengue fever outbreak strikes Mali: what you need to know Mali faces a growing dengue fever crisis as health authorities report confirmed cases in Bamako and surrounding regions, highlighting the need for urgent prevention measures. Understanding the dengue threat in Mali Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been detected in Mali with 12 confirmed […]

Burkina Faso faces unprecedented dengue fever outbreak Since January, a devastating dengue fever outbreak, transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso. The capital city, Ouagadougou, and Bobo-Dioulasso, the country’s second-largest urban center, have been hardest hit by this public health crisis. Share The dengue fever and chikungunya epidemic is intensifying […]

Niger faces growing cholera outbreak: what you need to know Health authorities in Niger are sounding the alarm as over 600 cholera cases have been recorded in the Maradi and Zinder regions in recent weeks. Current outbreak details and health impact Heavy seasonal rainfall along the border between Niger and Nigeria has triggered a new […]

Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les enfants – reste une préoccupation majeure. Par Barou Dembélé Mis à jour le 25/06/2025 Partager L’accès aux soins de santé reste critique pour les Maliennes. La crise sécuritaire survenue à partir […]

un issues urgent global food insecurity alert for gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali 16 juin 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations has sounded a critical alarm, declaring Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions facing the most severe risk of food insecurity. These areas are now on maximum alert, demanding “urgent” […]

Burkina Faso’s Escalating Displacement Crisis In Burkina Faso, nearly 230,000 individuals have been uprooted from their homes since the start of the year due to relentless violence perpetrated by jihadist groups. Humanitarian organizations have issued a stark warning, emphasizing that the deteriorating security landscape continues to severely impact children and their families across this Central […]

Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – A coalition of human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), is demanding that Nigerien authorities immediately release civil society activist Moussa Tiangari. The groups are urging the government to stop leveraging terrorism charges […]

protest in Bamako against political party ban in Mali breaking news Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on may 3 to rally against a potential military-led ban on political parties, a move widely seen as an assault on democratic freedoms. This rare public demonstration unfolded amid escalating repression fears under the leadership […]

Mali leads the way with a groundbreaking hybrid malaria vaccination strategy In a historic move on World Malaria Day, the Republic of Mali has become the first nation globally to implement a hybrid vaccination approach against malaria. This innovative strategy combines routine and seasonal dosing to maximize protection for children aged 5 to 36 months, […]