The human rights landscape in Niger has worsened dramatically since the July 2023 military takeover. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified crackdowns on political opponents, dissidents, trade unionists, and journalists.

In the early hours of late January, heavy gunfire and explosions rocked the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. This rare strike on Niger‘s capital was later claimed by the

why the US is re-engaging with Sahel’s military juntas after turning to Russia The United States has signaled a major shift in its foreign policy toward three West African nations—Mali,

Tensions between the military leadership in Niger and Western powers have reached a new low following a violent confrontation at the capital’s main airfield. The head of the junta has

Recent abductions of schoolchildren, coordinated assaults on entire villages, and targeted attacks on worshippers in churches and mosques have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. This surge in violence

Security alert: gunfire and explosions rock Niamey Intense gunfire and multiple explosions shook the early hours of Thursday near Niamey’s main airport, according to eyewitness accounts and a Reuters journalist

UEMOA: Burkina Faso leads in health budget, allocating 11% of public spending in 2026 Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is demonstrating an exceptional commitment

The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—countries that form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This ongoing collaboration persists

Mali has achieved a major milestone in its fight against malaria. By introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the WHO, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are pioneering an innovative

An armed assault in the remote village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has left a tragic toll. At least 31 civilians were killed, while four others remain hospitalized with

The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced its deep concern and strong disapproval following the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of

Violent conflicts and severe budget cuts are pushing millions across West and Central Africa to the brink of a catastrophic food crisis. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that nearly