Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as unsustainable for the nation Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min During a nationally televised interview, Burkina Faso’s […]
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Why corruption persists in Niger’s economic and financial sectors
Persistent corruption in Niger: systemic challenges and root causes The annual release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of […]
Power consolidation in Burkina Faso: why the junta dissolved political parties
The landscape of governance in Burkina Faso shifted dramatically in early 2026. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré enacted a decree […]
Africa union summit zero tolerance for unconstitutional power grabs
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing firearms and enforcing a strict no-tolerance policy for unconstitutional changes of government. But can […]
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 […]
Mali’s 2024 corruption perception index: struggles and regional context
Mali’s 2024 corruption perception index: where does the country stand? The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February 2025, places Mali […]
Force unifiée de l’AES: how will it achieve its goals in the Sahel?
The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are convening in Bamako for a two-day summit starting Monday, marking the second session of the Heads […]
Burkina Faso: junta targets customs officials and judges in corruption case
The anti-corruption body in Burkina Faso has intensified its crackdown on judicial malpractice after uncovering a four-year-old corruption scandal involving customs officers and magistrates. The […]
Malians prioritize health as the leading government challenge and call for universal coverage
While Mali has made notable strides in key health metrics recently—particularly regarding maternal mortality, life expectancy, and infant survival rates—the path to high-quality medical access […]
Mali’s crackdown on free speech: moussa mara’s legal ordeal
Mali’s crackdown on free speech: moussa mara’s legal ordeal Click to expand Image The trial of Moussa Mara, former Prime Minister of Mali from 2014 […]
Niger: former president bazoum held without charge for two years
Former nigerien president mohamed bazoum remains arbitrarily detained The military authorities in Niger must immediately release former president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held without […]
Mali urged to uphold political freedoms amid new restrictions
A coalition of UN human rights experts has strongly condemned a recent decree suspending political party activities in the Mali and a proposed law abolishing […]