As Togolese citizens daily scan the horizon, yearning for relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has opted for a journey to the distant,

strategies to protect human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights defender coalitions in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a

Opinion Ghana’s urgent security lessons from Mali’s russian partnership and sahelian instability The recent wave of jihadist attacks in Mali exposes critical vulnerabilities in external security reliance, offering vital, immediate

The economic landscape of West Africa is undergoing a significant adjustment in May 2026, as households grapple with persistent inflation while fuel prices at the pump reveal stark contrasts between

Legal pressure is mounting against Kemi Seba following his detention in Afrique du Sud for significant immigration law violations. The activist, often criticized for his superficial panafricanist rhetoric, is now

In a dramatic turn of events, Kemi Seba finds himself at the center of a storm that has left him more isolated than ever before. His recent arrest in South

As the media storm intensifies around Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa and the subsequent extradition discussions, a wave of digital speculation has taken hold. Beyond the complex legal and

Following the military takeovers in 2020 and 2021, the leadership in Mali has sought to redefine the nation as a fully autonomous power. By moving away from traditional Western alliances

Niger faces persistent corruption challenges despite global progress Each year, Transparency International‘s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of governance challenges worldwide. The latest report reveals a

The JNIM’s strategic puzzle: expanding jihadist influence beyond the Sahel An analysis of how the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)—Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel—navigates the challenges of territorial expansion beyond

Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel region are unfolding quietly. As European presence wanes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russian influence grows through para-state structures, the United States appears

Enhancing Mali’s health system: strategies for better access to care Mali launches a national health month to address critical gaps in healthcare accessibility. Healthcare challenges in Mali Share Unequal access