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The dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso has reached unprecedented levels The dengue epidemic, primarily transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has claimed 214 lives in Burkina Faso since the beginning of the year. This surge has […]
The Mali government’s ambitious goal of vaccinating 70% of its population aged 12 and above against Covid-19 remains far from reality. Current coverage stands at just 8%, highlighting the urgent need for intensified efforts. In […]
Niger faces rising cholera cases with over 600 hospitalizations Health authorities in Niger are sounding the alarm as heavy seasonal rains along the border with Nigeria have triggered a dangerous surge in cholera cases. Public […]
Hôpital the ongoing battle for healthcare access in Mali In northern Mali, the provision of essential healthcare services, especially for vulnerable women and children, continues to be a significant and pressing concern. Securing access to […]
urgent global hunger alert: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali face extreme food insecurity Humanitarian Aid Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as regions facing the highest level of food […]
urgent global hunger crisis: gaza, haiti, Sudan, south Sudan, and Mali on high alert June 16, 2025 Humanitarian Aid Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali have been designated as top-tier alert zones, signifying the […]
Burkina Faso’s escalating humanitarian crisis: thousands displaced by ongoing violence Aide humanitaire In Burkina Faso, a nation in the Central Sahel, the relentless violence perpetrated by jihadist groups has led to the displacement of nearly […]
Sahel crisis: 29 million people urgently need humanitarian aid June 4, 2025 Humanitarian aid Nearly 29 million people across six Sahel nations face dire humanitarian needs and protection gaps, warns the UN Office for the […]
Human rights organizations are calling on Niger authorities to immediately release Moussa Tiangari, a prominent civil society activist and human rights defender, and halt the misuse of terrorism charges against dissenting voices. On December 3, […]
United Nations human rights experts are raising the alarm over recent legal and executive actions in Mali that threaten the fundamental freedoms of political participation and association. These developments, including a draft law and a […]
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un […]
Protests erupt in Bamako as Mali faces political party dissolution threat Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to voice their opposition to a potential ban on political parties, rallying […]