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The following report has been drafted ahead of Niger’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) scheduled for April-May 2026. Amnesty International assesses the country’s progress in implementing key recommendations from its last UPR cycle, with a sharp […]
The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)—a coalition including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CCPI), Redress, Trial International, and Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ)—strongly condemns the […]
WHO’s role in strengthening Mali’s health sector through NGO partnerships The World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health partner interventions in Mali since 2012. In 2025, Mali faces severe humanitarian challenges, with […]
Bamako — Kadidia, 19, once feared judgment when discussing contraception. “I was ashamed to talk about it because it’s still a taboo in our community,” she admits. Like many young women in Mali, Kadidia faced […]
Earlier this year, the notorious Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its departure from Mali, publicly claiming via social media that its “mission was accomplished.” However, after three and a half years of conducting counter-terrorism […]
Mali’s democratic decline and mounting repression under military rule The United Nations human rights chief has issued a stark warning about the rapid erosion of democratic norms in Mali, highlighting the junta’s escalating repression and […]
Mali: United Nations warns of suspended elections and rising repression United Nations voices deep concerns over the political and human rights crisis unfolding in Mali. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has […]
Click to expand Image On September 1, the transitional legislative body in Burkina Faso passed a new law that classifies consensual same-sex acts as a criminal offense. This development signifies a major regression for the […]
Niger: judicial crackdown targets justice sector unions and magistrates 21/08/2025 Statement Niger Human Rights Defenders Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative initiative of the […]
The military junta in Burkina Faso has recently declared the United Nations’ top representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata, following the release of a critical UN report on child rights violations. Click […]
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 […]