Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso apprehended three members of the press on March 24, 2025, following their reporting on the […]
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Amnesty International warns of deteriorating human rights in Niger following coup
Eighteen months after the military takeover on 26 July 2023, which saw the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military administration is intensifying its […]
Escalating repression of human rights defenders in Sahel nations
Sahel governments intensify crackdown on human rights defenders The Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad have witnessed a dramatic deterioration in civic freedoms over recent […]
How military juntas in Sahel nations avoid accountability through cedewao withdrawal
The growing retreat of justice in the Sahel amid military rule The Sahel region has witnessed a troubling convergence of crises, with three neighboring nations—Burkina […]
World Bank allocates major funding to transform healthcare in Burkina Faso
A significant financial boost has been granted to Burkina Faso to advance its medical infrastructure and services. The World Bank has greenlit a credit of […]
CADHP urges Burkina Faso to uphold human rights amid crises
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) is set to review Burkina Faso’s human rights record on October 23, 2024, presenting an opportunity […]
Bénin: how a foiled coup attempt reshapes the 2026 presidential succession
The detention of three prominent political figures in Bénin this week on suspicion of plotting a “coup d’état” has placed the transition of power after […]
Niger: one year after coup, human rights under severe threat
Military authorities intensify repression against dissent in Niger One year after the military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, authorities in Niger have escalated their […]
Who is kémi séba, influential figure in francophone africa linked to russian propaganda
Who is Kémi Séba? The Controversial Panafricanist Figure Gaining Traction in Francophone Africa In the digital age, social media personalities wield significant influence, and few […]
Strengthening the Mali healthcare network through the Keneya Yiriwali initiative
Major investment to enhance medical services across Mali The World Bank has officially sanctioned a $100 million credit via the International Development Association (IDA) to […]
Military regimes in Burkina Faso Mali and Niger face legitimacy crises
Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger face legitimacy crises Across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, military juntas are tightening their grip through repression, […]
Press freedom under threat in Niger as journalists face arrests and intimidation
Press freedom in Niger is rapidly deteriorating as transitional authorities continue to harass, detain, and arbitrarily arrest journalists covering the country’s conflict and security challenges, […]