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…
New pediatric unit in Koutiala hospital Mali
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…
Bénin’s constitutional reform: a new political era begins
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…
Niger vaccination campaigns: addressing measles and meningitis outbreaks
Niger vaccination campaigns: addressing measles and meningitis outbreaks 6 July 2018 – updated 12 November 2019 Miriam Alía, Vaccination and Outbreak Response Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the C meningitis and…
Burkina Faso’s transitional journey: navigating political change
The interpretation of a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the international community’s various interests and the endorsements of neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the selection of Transitional President Michel Kafando was…