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Massacres in central Mali: army and Dozos blamed for at least 31 deaths In a brutal escalation of violence in central Mali, soldiers and allied militias stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians in two villages within the Ségou region. The alleged atrocities unfolded over two separate days in October, leaving entire families devastated […]
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 31 civilians and the destruction of homes during early October operations. Villages targeted in coordinated attacks On October 2, soldiers from the Malian […]
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 region, with military forces and allied militias setting fire to homes in early October, according to field investigations. The incidents unfolded in an […]
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 conflict-ridden Ségou region on October 2 and 13, according to Human Rights Watch. In the first incident on October 2, Malian armed forces […]
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 its current transitional period. In a comprehensive statement, Korag has revisited a four-year-old case involving customs officials accused of extorting money from road […]
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 were apprehended in October, face allegations of accepting payments in exchange for delivering prejudiced rulings. Significant breakdown in Burkinabe judicial integrity More than […]
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 […]
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 detained, sparking condemnation from global human rights organizations. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), through […]
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 […]
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 assumed his official duties as Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niamey. The appointment ceremony took place at the Ministry […]
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 […]
Amnesty International has condemned the two-year prison sentence handed to former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara, including one year of actual imprisonment and a symbolic fine of 500,000 CFA francs (€762, with just 1 franc going to the Malian state), for charges that include undermining state credibility. The human rights organization is calling for his […]