In response to the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerian journalist and blogger, who was seized from her residence on September 30 by masked individuals identifying themselves as

The military takeover in Niger on July 26, orchestrated by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, marks the seventh such event in the Sahel region since 2020. This

Following the military coup in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS and the AU, alongside nations like the USA, France, and Russia,

  The unfolding political crisis in Niger, coupled with the looming prospect of military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the Nigerien junta leaders, is

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

Under the leadership of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), nearly 30 human rights organizations and media outlets have jointly issued an urgent call to authorities in Mali and Burkina Faso as

Click to expand Image A television shows the cut signal of the France 24 channel, a few hours after Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the channel, on March 27, 2023.

France and Russia are engaged in a fierce information war across Africa, with each side vying for influence. Moscow’s hybrid warfare tactics, which intensified after its 2018 intervention in the

malnutrition in Mali: a critical health challenge In Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, malnutrition remains one of the most pressing public health issues. With a population of over

Strengthening health financing and partner coordination in Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked West African nation grappling with armed conflicts and persistent droughts, faces severe challenges in its healthcare

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

Human rights situation in Mali: a deepening crisis in 2025 In 2025, Mali has witnessed a severe deterioration in fundamental rights, particularly the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.