U.S. pivots toward economic and security ties in the Sahel Washington’s recent diplomatic engagement in the Sahel signals a strategic recalibration under new leadership. Nick […]
Month: February 2026
Chad human rights report 2026: a landscape of political consolidation and social unrest
Significant political developments President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his authority throughout 2025 following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, a vote heavily criticized by […]
Human rights crisis escalates in Niger after 2023 coup
The human rights landscape in Niger has deteriorated sharply since the military coup in July 2023. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified its crackdown on […]
Sahel security: jihadist assault on Niamey airport highlights russian military shift
The night of January 28 to 29 saw an unprecedented assault on Niger’s stability, as armed clashes erupted around Niamey’s international airport. The attack, which […]
Us military support in Sahel after russian alliances with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
a shifting us strategy in the Sahel The United States has unveiled a major shift in its approach toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, […]