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Why the Sahel’s exit from the International Criminal Court threatens justice Human rights organizations worldwide have strongly criticized the withdrawal announcement by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This coalition, including the Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH), Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CCPI), and others, warns this […]
WHO bolsters NGO health initiatives in Mali amid humanitarian crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health cluster partners in Mali since 2012. In 2025, the country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—28% of the population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded at just 8.5%, […]
Bamako – Kadidia, a 19-year-old student, once hesitated to discuss contraception openly. « In our community, it’s still a taboo subject,» she admits. Like many young women in Mali, Kadidia faced deep-rooted social and cultural barriers when seeking sexual and reproductive health services. These challenges, though daunting, are being addressed through targeted interventions that prioritize […]
When the notorious Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it publicly claimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the group’s three-and-a-half-year involvement in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations had a disastrous impact, leaving the Sahelian nation still widely recognized as a global epicenter for terrorism. […]
Nos opérations Burkina Faso Depuis 2008 Nos opérations Burkina Faso Chiffres clés Population:23 548 781 PIB par habitant:987,3 Indice de développement humain:186 / 193 Volume opérationnel:23 165 251 Personnes soutenues:1 238 398 Espérance de vie:61 ans Équipe:367 Burkina Faso Lieux d’intervention 1. Bobo-Dioulasso 2. Dori 3. Fada N’gourma 4. Ouagadougou 5. Ouahigouya 6. Tenkodogo Depuis […]
UN warns Mali over election suspensions and rising repression The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating situation in Mali. In a recent statement, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed alarm over the indefinite postponement of elections and the escalation of repression targeting civil society. Election delays and legal […]
Mali’s democratic backslide: UN warns of escalating authoritarianism and repression The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a stark warning about Mali’s deepening political crisis, where democratic institutions are steadily giving way to increasingly repressive governance. Volker Türk, the UN’s top human rights official, sounded the alarm on September 4, 2025, highlighting […]
Click to expand Image In a significant blow to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, Burkina Faso‘s transitional legislative assembly passed a law on September 1st that criminalizes consensual same-sex relationships. Under this new legislation, individuals convicted of homosexuality face penalties including up to five years in prison and financial fines. […]