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Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger suppress dissent amid growing unrest
From hope to repression: how military juntas in the Sahel are tightening their grip Across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, a wave of repression is sweeping through nations once hailed
Read MorePress freedom under threat in Niger as journalists face detention
Amnesty International has warned that media independence in Niger is currently in jeopardy, as the transitional administration continues to intimidate and arbitrarily detain reporters covering the nation’s ongoing security challenges
Read MoreAu Mali, la répression s’intensifie contre la société civile
Au Mali, la récente dissolution d’une association étudiante par le ministre de l’Administration territoriale illustre une tendance préoccupante : le durcissement de la répression gouvernementale contre la liberté d’association. Le
Read MoreHuman rights protection in the Sahel: regional conference in Niamey addresses security challenges
Strengthening human rights mechanisms in the tri-border region In Niamey, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a regional conference dedicated to human
Read MorePro-russian voices in africa: kemi seba, nathalie yamb and their networks
The Kremlin’s influence in Africa extends far beyond political and military channels. Behind a network of vocal supporters promoting pro-Russia narratives across the continent are individuals like Kemi Seba and
Read MoreArmées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète
Afrique Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète AFP 05 juin 2020 Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp
Read MoreBenin’s constitutional overhaul: key changes and implications
The new Constitution in Benin, swiftly adopted through an urgent procedure on November 1st, introduces a significant change in the electoral landscape: a
Read MoreAddressing the challenges of measles and meningitis vaccination in Niger
Miriam Alía, who oversees vaccination and epidemic management for Médecins Sans Frontières, analyzes the meningitis C and measles outbreaks that have impacted Niger since the start of 2018. What factors
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s political transition: navigating post-coup challenges
The definition of a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the perceived interests and goodwill of the international community and its neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the “designation” of Transitional
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