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The government of Benin announced on Sunday morning that it had thwarted an attempted coup in Cotonou. Soldiers claiming to represent a group called the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR) declared on national television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office. President Talon, who remains safe according to his close associates, is set to conclude his second term in April 2026 after two consecutive mandates. While his administration has been credited with economic growth, Benin continues to face security challenges, particularly from jihadist violence in the northern regions. By midday Sunday, the situation in Cotonou remained tense. Gunfire was reported in the capital, and military personnel had sealed off access to the presidential palace. Despite the disrupti...

The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, has reaffirmed Niger’s commitment to achieving health sovereignty during the first African Summit on Health Systems and Sovereignty held in Dakhla, Morocco, on November 29. Speaking to the National Press Agency (ANP), the minister highlighted that Niger’s push for health sovereignty aligns with the vision of the country’s highest authorities, including President General Abdourahmane Tiani and the Prime Minister, who have prioritized significant investments in the healthcare sector. key investments in Nigeria’s health infrastructure Major strides have been made in expanding healthcare access, with new hospitals and integrated health centers being constructed across the nation. These facilities are designed to...

Click to expand Image Soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias have been accused of killing at least 31 civilians and burning homes in two villages in central Mali during October raids, according to local accounts. On October 2, troops accompanied by dozos—traditional hunters from the Bambara ethnic group who have supported counterinsurgency efforts for over a decade—allegedly executed at least 21 men and torched over 10 homes in Kamona. Witnesses reported that the army and militiamen summarily shot villagers after accusing them of aiding the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-linked faction controlling the area. Residents claimed JNIM fighters had warned t...

In the heart of central Mali, a grim pattern of violence has resurfaced, with the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias targeting civilians in two villages under the control of Islamist armed groups. Between October 2 and 13, at least 31 civilians were killed and numerous homes were set ablaze, according to multiple testimonies gathered from survivors and local leaders. October violence leaves a trail of destruction in Ségou On October 2, soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces and dozos militiamen—traditionally hunters from the Bambara ethnic group who have participated in counterinsurgency operations for over a decade—stormed the village of Kamona. Witnesses reported that the soldiers, arriving in seven pick-ups and three armored vehicles, along with dozos on motorcycles, conducted a br...

Millions of additional people worldwide could face starvation or the threat of extreme hunger, according to a recent warning from two United Nations agencies. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlighted the growing danger in a context where international funding is becoming increasingly scarce.A joint analysis reveals that acute food insecurity is intensifying across 16 specific hotspots. The report identifies Palestine, Mali, Haiti, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen as the most critically affected areas. In these regions, populations are currently staring down the barrel of an imminent and catastrophic famine.Growing concerns in Myanmar, Nigeria, and beyondThe situation is also described as "highly concerning" in several other nations, including ...

Fichier généré le Issu de la série Entre junte et jihadistes : reportage au Niger, au cœur d’un pays assiégé Coincé entre la terreur des groupes armés et l’isolement diplomatique provoqué par la junte dirigée par Abdourahamane Tiani, le Niger traverse l’une des pire crise économique et sécuritaire de son histoire récente. Retrouvez notre série de reportages dans les zones tenues par les jihadistes, où la survie devient un acte...

how the WHO strengthens health sector NGOs in Mali during humanitarian challengesThe World Health Organization (WHO) has led the coordination of health partner interventions in Mali since 2012. In 2025, the country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with 6.4 million people—28% of Mali’s population—requiring critical assistance. Unfortunately, the humanitarian response plan is funded at only 8.5%, with a mere 6% allocated to the health sector. This severe underfunding severely restricts humanitarian actors’ ability to meet urgent medical needs.To address these challenges, the second reserve allocation from the Fonds Humanitaire Régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (FHRAOC) focuses on supporting displaced populations affected by armed violence and insecurity in regions like Gao, M...

When the infamous Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it proclaimed on social media that its “mission was accomplished.” In reality, the group’s three-and-a-half years of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations had a catastrophic impact. The Sahel nation continues to be recognized as a global epicenter of terrorism. “Despite its combat-ready reputation and occasional claims of public triumphs in Mali, the Wagner Group’s strategy has been plagued by a succession of failures,” stated the investigative organization The Sentry in an August 27 report. The Kremlin has replaced Wagner with its own paramilitary force, the Africa Corps, which is under the control of the Ministry of Defense. Up to 80% of Africa Corps personnel are form...

our operationsBurkina Fasosince 2008our operationsBurkina Fasokey figurespopulation:23,548,781gdp per capita:987.3human development index:186 / 193operational volume:23,165,251people supported:1,238,398life expectancy:61 yearsteam:367Burkina Fasointervention areas1. Bobo-Dioulasso2. Dori3. Fada N'gourma4. Ouagadougou5. Ouahigouya6. Tenkodogosince 2019, Burkina Faso has been grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis driven by political instability, security threats, and climate shocks. In 2024, over 2,938 security incidents were recorded, leaving 6.3 million people in need of assistance—including 2.4 million internally displaced persons. Among them, 2.7 million face food insecurity, while 611,500 individuals (480,000 children and 131,500 women) suffer from severe malnutrition. Additionall...

The United Nations' top human rights official has strongly criticized the worsening political climate in Mali, warning that democratic institutions are being systematically dismantled in favor of an increasingly authoritarian regime. Democracy in peril as elections remain indefinitely suspended Nearly five years after the military overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta—widely condemned by the UN Security Council—the transition to civilian rule has stalled entirely. Since Keïta's election in 2018, Mali has not held a single presidential vote. The current leader, General Assimi Goïta, has further consolidated power through a series of legal reforms that effectively shut the door on future democratic elections. In a recent statement, Volker T...

Mali crisis: UN raises alarm over election suspension and crackdown on dissentThe United Nations has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating situation in Mali, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemning the indefinite postponement of elections and the escalating repression of civil society.The UN’s concerns center on two critical issues: the suspension of elections without a clear timeline and the increasing crackdown on civil society voices. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, warns that recent legislative changes could have long-lasting consequences for human rights in the country. He urges the transitional authorities to take immediate and concrete steps to repeal these problematic laws, stating that they undermine citizens' rights to participate in p...

Niger : dissolution et répression des syndicats du secteur de la justice 21/08/2025 Déclaration Niger Défenseurs des droits humains Tingey Injury Law Firm / Unsplash L’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains, un partenariat de la Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) et de l’Organisation mondiale contre la torture (OMCT), condamne fermement la dissolution de cinq syndicats du secteur de la justice au Niger par arrêtés du ministre de l’Intérieur, de la sécurité publique et de l’administration du territoire le 7 août 2025, suivi de la radiation de deux magistrats dirigeants du Syndicat autonome des magistrats...