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APPEL URGENT – L’OBSERVATOIRE BFA 002 / 0525 / OBS 022Enlèvement / Disparition forcéeBurkina Faso2 mai 2025 L’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseurs des droits humains, fruit d’une collaboration entre la Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) et l’Organisation mondiale contre la torture (OMCT), appelle à une intervention immédiate concernant la situation préoccupante au […]
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Human Rights Watch today urged Nigerien authorities to immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who has now been held arbitrarily for two years since a military coup. His continued detention marks a significant disregard for the rule of law in Niger. On July 26, 2023, military officers from the […]
The Malian Armed Forces and their allied Russian-backed Wagner Group have been accused of committing dozens of summary executions and forced disappearances of Fulani men since January 2025. These allegations, supported by credible reports, highlight a disturbing pattern of abuse in Mali’s ongoing conflict against Islamist armed groups. Click to expand Image Key Allegations and […]
Drépanocytose au Burkina Faso : la mission inspirante de Dre Gloria Damoaliga Berges Ouagadougou — Au Burkina Faso, la drépanocytose touche environ 4,63 % de la population, avec près de 2 % des nouveau-nés diagnostiqués avec la forme SS, la plus grave. Cette maladie génétique, qui provoque des douleurs chroniques et des complications multiples, nécessite […]
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 […]
The Sahel no longer dominates global headlines, yet its crises continue to deepen. While international attention has shifted to conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and other global hotspots, the Sahel’s decade-long struggles with violent extremism and political instability have only worsened. The region now faces a dual crisis: escalating jihadist attacks and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accelerating immunization efforts in Mali Mali’s progress in protecting its citizens from Covid-19 has not yet reached the desired milestones. While the government’s objective was to immunize 70% of the population aged 12 and above, the actual vaccination rate is currently stalled at just 8%. To address this shortfall, a United Nations delegation visited the […]
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 […]
Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Mali’s authorities launch initiatives to address healthcare disparities and improve medical services for vulnerable populations. The healthcare system in Mali faces significant challenges, particularly in providing equitable access to medical services. The security crisis that began in 2012 has further strained an already fragile infrastructure, leaving […]
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 […]