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The digital battlefield between France and Russia in Africa has intensified, with Moscow deploying hybrid warfare tactics to undermine Paris’s historical influence. Since its 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, Russia has systematically targeted public opinion across the continent, aiming to displace France as the dominant foreign power. While France has only recently recognized […]
Nutrition Nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge malnutrition in Mali remains a severe public health crisis affecting nearly half the nation’s population. With 15 million residents, this West African country faces persistent nutritional challenges despite prevention efforts. The malnutrition crisis in Mali manifests in multiple regions. While Malian authorities have intensified efforts […]
Strengthening Niger’s healthcare funding and partner collaboration Nestled in West Africa, the Republic of Niger faces persistent challenges—from armed conflicts to prolonged droughts—that have strained its healthcare system. These pressures have contributed to some of the world’s highest rates of maternal and infant mortality, prompting the Government of Niger to prioritize universal health coverage (UHC). […]
In the complex landscape of African geopolitics, Vladimir Poutine and his allies have strategically cultivated a network of local influencers to amplify pro-Kremlin narratives across the continent. At the heart of this operation is Evgueni Prigojine, a close associate of the Russian president and financier of the Wagner Group, whose influence extends through shadowy organizations […]
Mali’s Human Rights Crisis in 2025: Escalating Repression and Violence In 2025, Mali witnessed a severe deterioration in human rights, marked by intensified restrictions on fundamental freedoms. Authorities systematically curtailed freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, while arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and targeted violence against civilians became widespread. Government forces, allied militias, and armed […]
Evaluating Niger’s Health Common Fund: AFD’s impact analysis AFD insights Africa Niger Health and social protection Established in 2006, Niger’s Health Common Fund has mobilized €91 million to strengthen the country’s healthcare policies. A recent AFD evaluation report highlights its relevance and identifies key areas for enhancement. In Niger, where the healthcare sector faces chronic […]
Rising measles cases in Niger cause significant health concerns Further analysis on the topic Vaccination: protecting the majority Related medical operations Niger: pediatric care in the southern region Niger: helping refugees and displaced persons in Diffa Dr. François Rubona serves as the medical coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières in Niger. In response to the early […]
Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council draws to a close, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and its partners within the SOS-Torture Network urgently call upon the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples and all Council members to direct specific attention towards the Peul populations in Burkina Faso. These […]
Burkina Faso launches polio vaccination drive across seven regions In collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Health has initiated a critical polio immunization campaign spanning seven regions of the country. This initiative aims to protect over 2 million children under the age of […]
Afrique UN expresses alarm over Sahel military abuses Reports of forced disappearances and summary executions are increasingly targeting soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These allegations of civilian abuses by national armies, engaged in the fight against jihadist groups across the Sahel, have sparked significant concern from the United Nations. During a recent UN […]
A new pediatric unit at Koutiala Hospital in Mali Pediatrics Explore Koutiala, Mali, where Médecins Sans Frontières constructed a state-of-the-art pediatric unit. Since 2009, Médecins Sans Frontières has operated a pediatric program in Koutiala, southeastern Mali, to combat child mortality through preventive and curative care in Koutiala and surrounding districts. To further enhance care for […]
A significant constitutional reform has been enacted in Bénin, swiftly adopted through an urgent procedure on November 1st. This landmark revision introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system, stipulating that the President of the Republic and a Vice-President will now be jointly elected. This election will occur by an absolute majority of votes, across a two-round […]