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

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Press 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

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Au 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

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Human 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

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Pro-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

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Armées 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

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Benin’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

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Addressing 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

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Burkina 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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