Month: November 2025

Burkina Faso military regime targets high-ranking magistrates in anti-corruption crackdown

Ousmane Tandja

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration in Burkina Faso has announced the discovery of an extensive “network of unscrupulous officials” operating within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, who were detained in October, stand accused of accepting payments to influence legal proceedings and deliver prejudiced rulings. significant judicial systemic failure in Burkina Faso According to an official statement from the authorities, approximately ten senior magistrates in Burkina Faso, including several chamber presidents, a public prosecutor, and an investigating judge, are now facing corruption charges. These arrests, which took place throughout…

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Fuel shortage deepens humanitarian crisis in Mali

Ousmane Tandja

The acute fuel shortage gripping Mali has sent shockwaves through its already fragile humanitarian landscape. A jihadist blockade on key highways has choked vital supply routes, leaving millions in desperation. This crisis is not just about fuel—it’s about lives hanging in the balance as aid organizations struggle to reach those most in need. Blockades crush aid delivery The Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, has tightened its grip on fuel imports from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, cutting off the primary lifelines for this landlocked…

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Niger journalist arrests spark press freedom crisis

Ousmane Tandja

Six journalists face judicial persecution in Niger amid press freedom crackdown The arrest of six journalists in Niamey on November 2 has escalated into a full-blown crisis for press freedom in Niger. Three of these media professionals remain arbitrarily detained, while the others have been released on bail but still face serious charges. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), through the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, have condemned these actions as flagrant violations of press freedom and called for…

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Global hunger crisis: un warns of famine in 16 critical regions

Aïcha Abdou

The United Nations has raised a critical alarm about a worsening global hunger crisis, highlighting 16 acute food insecurity hotspots where millions face imminent risk of famine. This stark warning comes as funding shortfalls and escalating conflicts deepen vulnerabilities in already devastated regions. In a joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), experts emphasize that Haïti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen are among the nations teetering on the brink of catastrophic hunger. These areas, plagued by prolonged instability and economic…

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New OMS representative in Niger sets health priorities

Ousmane Tandja

Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema officially begins role as OMS resident representative in Niger The Republic of Niger has welcomed its new World Health Organization (OMS) resident representative. Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema, a seasoned public health expert and diplomat, officially presented his credentials to Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré, in a ceremony held in Niamey. The event brought together OMS staff in Niger and key members of the ministerial cabinet, reinforcing the strong and long-standing partnership between the OMS and the Nigerien government. Strategic health cooperation takes…

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Mali launches major hospital modernization project with 15 new facilities

Aïcha Abdou

President Assimi Goïta initiates construction of 15 modern hospitals across Mali The Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta, has officially launched the Presidential Hospital Emergency Project by laying its symbolic first stone. The ceremony took place at the Korofina Reference Health Centre in Bamako’s Commune I, signaling the start of a massive initiative to upgrade the healthcare infrastructure throughout Mali. Colonel-Major Assa Badiallo Touré, the Minister of Health and Social Development, emphasized that this undertaking follows the recommendations of the national health summit held in late 2024. The primary goal is…

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