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Mali authorities urged to drop plan to dissolve political parties
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on revisions to the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane…
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Forced disappearances as a tool of repression in west african military regimes
Military regimes in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger are systematically silencing dissent through forced disappearances and illegal detentions, as…
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Mali pioneers hybrid malaria vaccine approach to protect children
Mali leads the way in malaria vaccination with innovative hybrid approach The Republic of Mali has made history by becoming…
Read MoreEscalating crackdown on journalists and activists in Burkina Faso
In a significant escalation of state pressure, the names of several Burkinabè journalists and activists currently living in exile have…
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Burkina Faso: journalists detained amidst escalating media repression
Click to expand Image The military junta governing Burkina Faso detained three journalists on March 24, 2025, for their coverage…
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Amnesty International sounds the alarm on escalating repression in Niger
Eighteen months after the military takeover on July 26, 2023, which saw the removal of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the…
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Escalating repression against human rights defenders in Sahel nations
Sahel nations intensify crackdown on human rights defenders Human rights defenders across the Sahel are facing unprecedented levels of repression…
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Justice declines in Sahel amid military juntas’ influence
why the Sahel’s military juntas undermine regional justice In the Sahel, the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger share…
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Niger becomes first african country to eliminate river blindness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa to eliminate Onchocerca volvulus, the…
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Burkina Faso secures major funding to bolster health system resilience
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank has officially greenlit a significant financial package for Burkina Faso’s health sector.…
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Mali introduces HPV vaccine to fight cervical cancer in women
Mali introduces HPV vaccine: a major step in cervical cancer prevention In a landmark move, the Malian government has incorporated…
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Burkina Faso urged to uphold human rights amid rising abuses
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) must prioritize Burkina Faso’s most pressing human rights challenges during the…
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