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 […]
Niger’s healthcare sovereignty drive under Minister Garba Hakimi In a recent interview on national television, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, outlined a bold vision for transforming the country’s healthcare system. His remarks went beyond traditional performance reviews to present a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving healthcare sovereignty through local production, […]
In Bamako, Mali, the demolition of the Faladiè livestock market has left more than 300 displaced families homeless. The market, which had also served as a shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs), was razed to the ground in an operation that has sparked urgent humanitarian concerns. Background of the demolition The decision to demolish the […]