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