Residents of two villages in Mali’s central region of Ségou have reported a wave of violence at the hands of government forces and allied militias, resulting in the deaths of at least…
Month: November 2025
Mali army and allied militias accused of killing civilians in central region
Mali army and allied militias accused of killing civilians in central region Click to expand Image At least 31 civilians lost their lives in coordinated attacks on two villages in Mali’s Ségou…
Malian forces implicated in the killing of over 30 civilians in Ségou
Click to expand Image The Malian army, along with allied militias, has been accused of killing at least 31 civilians and setting fire to homes during operations in two villages within the…
Burkina Faso: transitional government pushes for trials in major corruption case
Allegations of widespread corruption are being brought forward by Korag, a body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the nation’s strategic vision during…
Burkina Faso’s military regime targets judicial corruption, prosecuting high-ranking magistrates
The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso has revealed the uncovering of an extensive network of dishonest officials operating within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, who…
Mali’s fuel shortage: humanitarian aid at a breaking point
A severe lack of fuel, triggered by jihadist blockades on critical road networks, is currently devastating humanitarian efforts in Mali. This logistical nightmare is not only disrupting the daily lives of residents…
Press freedom under threat in Niger as six journalists face judicial harassment
Niger’s press freedom crisis: six journalists face unjust prosecutions On November 2, 2025, judicial authorities in Niamey, Niger’s capital, arrested six journalists in a blatant violation of press freedom. Three were arbitrarily…
Un warns of severe famine risk across global hunger hotspots
A staggering number of people worldwide are on the verge of starvation as UN food and agriculture agencies issue a stark warning amid dwindling international aid. Critical hunger zones identified by the…
New who resident representative unveiled in Niger
Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially appointed WHO Resident Representative in Niger The Republic of Niger welcomed a new leader in global health diplomacy on November 12, 2025, as Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema…
Mali’s healthcare transformation: a nationwide hospital construction initiative
President GOÏTA Inaugurates Construction for 15 New Hospitals! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, the President of the Transition, officially broke ground on the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project. This pivotal ceremony,…