The spread of diphtheria in Mali is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since the middle of September, the nation has been battling a surge of this vaccine-preventable infection. The outbreak is fueled by a crumbling healthcare infrastructure, persistent medical shortages, and significant barriers to humanitarian aid. By early December, official figures recorded more than 530 […]
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Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ?
Monde • Afrique Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ? Des tirs ont été entendus à Cotonou, la capitale économique du Bénin et des soldats ont annoncé à la télévision publique démettre le président Patrice Talon de ses fonctions. Mais rapidement, le ministre de l’Intérieur a assuré que […]
Burkina Faso: key trial for humanitarian aid embezzlement scandal slated for december 2025
In a significant development for anti-corruption efforts in Burkina Faso, the public prosecutor’s office of the Economic and Financial Division convened a press conference on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Ouagadougou. The briefing provided crucial updates on the escalating public funds embezzlement case within the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity, alongside a comprehensive […]
Streamlining tax administration archives: DGI’s path to digital efficiency in Ouagadougou
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) recently convened its 14th annual conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from November 26 to 27, 2025. Focused on the pivotal theme, “Modernizing documentary archiving for DGI performance: challenges and prospects,” the two-day event brought together key stakeholders. Following 48 hours of intensive discussions, attendees endorsed two significant resolutions and […]
Burkina Faso boosts human capital with additional world bank support
OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank recently formalized a credit agreement, providing an additional 100.4 million dollars. This substantial funding is earmarked to bolster the Human Capital Protection Project, specifically its component focused on ensuring the continuity of essential basic social services across Burkina Faso. These vital […]
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 but also bringing United Nations operations to a standstill in a nation already grappling with widespread hunger and chronic insecurity. Data from the […]
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 UN A recent collaborative report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights an alarming rise in […]
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, held at the Korofina Reference Health Center (Commune I of the Bamako District), marks the launch of an extensive initiative aimed at profoundly […]
Unhcr urges global support for Sahel’s 4 million displaced
unhcr urges global support for Sahel’s 4 million displaced The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a critical appeal for immediate global assistance to support its vital operations across the Sahel region. Approximately four million individuals are currently displaced in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring nations – a staggering two-thirds increase […]
Sahel nations withdrawal from ICC sparks justice concerns for victims
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 […]
Notre intervention au Burkina Faso – Action contre la Faim
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 […]
Mali faces growing authoritarianism and human rights crisis under junta rule
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 […]











