Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Click to expand Image In early July 2025, authorities in Burkina Faso granted freedom to five media professionals and a human rights defender who had been unlawfully drafted into the military. This forced enlistment followed […]
Unpacking the core issues in Mauritania’s national dialogue initiative Mauritania’s ongoing national dialogue—led by coordinator Moussa Fall—aims to foster inclusive governance by engaging diverse societal segments. At its heart lies a fundamental principle: the indispensable […]
sickle cell disease in Niger: breaking the silence and saving lives through prevention Imagine if a straightforward blood test before marriage could fundamentally alter a life’s trajectory? “Upon assuming leadership of the National Reference Center […]
Burkina Faso: urgent call to address enforced disappearances of activists Miphal Ousmane Lankoandé and Amadou Sawadogo The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseurs des droits humains, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human […]
Click to expand Image Authorities in Niger are being urged to grant immediate freedom to former president Mohamed Bazoum, who remains in unlawful custody two years after a military coup upended the nation’s leadership. On […]
Click to expand Image Since early 2025, the Malian military and the Russian-backed Wagner Group have been responsible for numerous summary executions and forced disappearances targeting Peul men. Security forces and Wagner mercenaries frequently accuse […]
Advocacy for sickle cell disease in Burkina Faso: the commitment of Dr. Gloria Damoaliga Berges Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, sickle cell disease affects approximately 4.63% of the population, with nearly 2% of newborns diagnosed […]
A substantial €20 million loan is set to bolster seafood value chains, a crucial element of cooperation between Mauritania and the European Union. Notably, 30% of the funding is specifically earmarked for enterprises led or […]
Amidst ongoing insecurity and forced displacement across central and northern Mali, women and girls face significantly heightened risks of gender-based violence, an urgent concern highlighted by a United Nations agency. Following a comprehensive survey conducted […]