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Mali introduces HPV vaccine to fight cervical cancer in women In a groundbreaking move, the Malian government has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program this November. At a high-profile ceremony in Bamako, attended by key dignitaries and international partners including Gavi and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the […]
Click to expand Image Human Rights Watch has called upon the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to focus on the most severe challenges facing Burkina Faso during its country review scheduled for October 23, 2024. The rights group emphasized that the Burkinabè government must urgently protect civilians impacted by the armed conflict, […]
Burkina Faso: two years post-coup, rights and freedoms under severe threat Burkina Faso OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP In Burkina Faso, the post-coup transition regime has stagnated, with no clear pathway to constitutional restoration. Despite initial promises, authorities who seized power two years ago have systematically dismantled civic and democratic spaces, silencing dissent and restricting […]
Bénin Au Bénin, l’annonce d’une tentative de “coup d’Etat” déjouée pose la question de l’après-Talon AFP 27 septembre 2024 Au Bénin, l’annonce d’une tentative de “coup d’Etat” déjouée pose la question de l’après-Talon Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram […]
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – A full year since seizing power, Niger’s military authorities have systematically suppressed opposition voices, independent media, and peaceful dissent, according to a joint statement released today by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The junta has carried out arbitrary detentions of former […]
Provenant du podcast Le monde est à nous Par Isabelle Labeyrie Suivre While Russia wages a physical conflict in Ukraine, it simultaneously engages in an influence campaign across Africa. Kémi Séba, a prominent social media personality, stands out as a significant conduit in this effort. He has recently been stripped of his French citizenship. Across […]
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has given its seal of approval for a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)*. This significant funding is earmarked to bolster Mali’s efforts in enhancing the availability and uptake of crucial reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, and nutritional (RMNCAH+N) health services. Furthermore, the initiative […]
BURKINA-MALI-NIGER Repression to mask failure Widespread crackdowns, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms characterize the current climate in the AES military regimes. These governments grapple with profound legitimacy crises, making the environment increasingly challenging for human rights advocates and media outlets. Those who seize power by force often face the […]
Press freedom in Niger is under severe threat as transitional authorities systematically intimidate and detain journalists reporting on the country’s conflict and security issues, Amnesty International has warned. Since the 26 July 2023 coup, when presidential guard commander Abdourahamane Tchiani deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and declared himself head of the National Council for the Safeguarding […]
Mali escalates suppression of dissent through targeted dissolutions Click to expand Image In Mali, the government’s recent decision to dissolve a prominent student association marks another step in a growing pattern of crackdowns on civil society organizations. The Ministry of Territorial Administration accused the Association des Élèves et Étudiants du Mali (AEEM) of fomenting violence […]
The impending withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises critical concerns about access to justice for citizens facing rights violations. Without this regional framework, victims may lose a vital recourse to challenge abuses by authorities or security forces. Ilaria Allegrozzi, senior researcher at a leading […]
Since the military takeover on July 26, 2023, the governing authorities in Niger have arbitrarily detained numerous former government officials and stifled independent media outlets and peaceful opposition, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. These authorities must promptly release all individuals held for politically motivated reasons and ensure adherence to due process […]