Exiled Opponent’s Role in Hostage Release Highlights State’s Struggles A single photograph sent shockwaves through Mali’s political landscape. It captured opposition leader Oumar Mariko, living in exile, standing alongside fighters

The Pastef party in Senegal is undergoing significant internal restructuring, led by its president Ousmane Sonko. This bold move aims to modernize the party’s organizational framework, ensuring it aligns with

Mali and Niger have restated persistent claims that Algeria is actively exporting terrorism into the Sahel region. According to officials, Algiers is allegedly providing shelter, logistical support, and indirect aid

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

In a political climate often defined by rivalry, Benin has recently demonstrated a remarkable level of institutional maturity. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, a central figure in the nation’s public

A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious leader from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s

Burkina Faso junta leader dismisses democracy as ‘not for us’ Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Published on 03/04 at 10:32 PM Read in the app BFM I.H with AFP

Key Developments in Chad’s Human Rights Landscape In 2025, President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his grip on power following the controversial 2024 presidential election, widely contested by opposition groups over

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, faces a critical juncture as its military-led governments navigate the path to democracy. These nations, governed by juntas

political tensions in Benin after thwarted coup attempt Recent arrests in Bénin of three prominent figures, including a high-ranking military officer and a close ally of President Patrice Talon, have

The imminent withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises serious concerns about the future of human rights protections for citizens