This week’s visit by Nick Checker, head of the U.S. State Department’s African Affairs Office, to Mali signals Washington’s renewed engagement in the Sahel. However,
Author: Claire Mvondo
Journalist
Niger’s 2025 human rights crisis under military rule
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Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions
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Millions at risk as hunger crisis deepens in West and Central Africa Budget cuts and surging violence are pushing millions into a catastrophic food emergency.
Mali’s 2024 corruption index shows persistent governance challenges
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February 2025, ranks Mali at 136th out of 180 countries, with a score of