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Africa is witnessing another military takeover. Since 2020 alone, the continent has seen nearly ten such events. The latest occurred in Guinea-Bissau, a deeply impoverished Portuguese-speaking nation (ranked 174th out of 193 on the UN’s […]

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The Economic and Financial Hub Prosecutor’s Office held a significant press conference on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Ouagadougou. The briefing provided updates on the ongoing investigation into alleged public funds […]

In a significant move towards enhanced operational efficiency, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) hosted its 14th annual conference in Ouagadougou from November 26 to 27, 2025. Under the theme “Modernizing Document Archiving for DGI […]

Chadian authorities have repeatedly failed to protect civilians caught in deadly clashes between farmers and herders, leaving victims without justice, truth, or reparations, warns a new investigation. The report “Living off the land and dying […]

Alleged atrocities in Ségou: army and dozos implicated in deadly raids Nairobi – Mali’s armed forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of killing at least 31 civilians and burning homes during coordinated attacks in two […]

Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali’s conflict-ridden Ségou region, Malian army troops alongside allied militias have been accused of carrying out a series of brutal attacks against civilians, leaving at least 31 […]

Click to expand Image At least 31 civilians were killed and dozens of homes set ablaze in two separate villages in Mali’s central region during coordinated operations involving the national army and allied militias, according […]

Niger’s judicial crackdown on independent media escalates On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey arrested six journalists in a sweeping crackdown that directly violates Niger’s constitutionally protected press freedom. Three of these professionals now […]

An acute fuel scarcity, triggered by a jihadist blockade on key strategic roads, is intensifying the humanitarian crisis across Mali. This dire situation severely disrupts the daily lives of residents and paralyses United Nations operations […]

A critical lack of fuel, triggered by extremist blockades on essential transport routes, is currently devastating humanitarian efforts in Mali. This energy vacuum is not only disrupting the daily existence of local citizens but is […]

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a critical appeal for international support to address the escalating Sahel crisis. With nearly 4 million displaced persons across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring […]

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 […]