An unprecedented strike recently hit the very heart of Niamey. During the night spanning Wednesday, January 28, to Thursday, January 29, dozens of fighters from […]
Year: 2026
UN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil freedoms amid political crackdown
UN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil freedoms amid political crackdown The United Nations human rights chief has strongly urged the Burkina Faso government to […]
Us strategy in Sahel shifts to trade and security focus
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 […]
Military juntas in west africa and Sahel escalate repression in 2025
West Africa and Sahel: Escalating Repression Under Military Rule Click to expand Image Nairobi – Military leaders across West Africa and the Sahel have tightened […]
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics transform cervical cancer screening for women
Ouagadougou — For many women, the fear of a diagnosis outweighs the uncertainty of their health. Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six living in Ipendo, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and the overlooked humanitarian emergency
Recent months have seen Nigeria thrust back into the global spotlight due to a harrowing wave of school abductions, village raids, and attacks on worshippers […]
Violent explosions and heavy gunfire reported in Niamey
The capital of Niger, Niamey, was rocked by powerful detonations and intense shooting early on Thursday morning. These events were centered near the city’s international […]
Challenges of free movement within the AES region
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty. Yet, […]