Key concerns ahead of Burkina Faso’s human rights review The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) must address critical human rights challenges facing
Author: Claire Mvondo
Journalist
Benin coup attempt raises succession questions after talon presidency
The recent arrest of three influential figures in Benin, suspected of plotting a coup d’état, has thrust the issue of presidential succession into the spotlight.
Niger: human rights decline one year after military takeover
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – One year following the military coup, authorities in Niger have intensified their crackdown on opposition, media, and peaceful dissent,
Kémi séba: the controversial pan-african influencer and alleged russian propaganda voice
In the realm of Francophone Africa, few names spark as much debate as Kémi Séba. The 42-year-old Beninese activist and social media personality has carved
World bank fortifies Mali’s inclusive health system for enhanced resilience
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has authorized a substantial 100 million dollar credit from the International Development Association (IDA)*. This funding is
CEDEAO departure of Mali Niger and Burkina Faso threatens human rights protection
Cédéao exit by Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso: a setback for human rights in West Africa The announced departure of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
Amnesty International calls for urgent release of journalist Samira Sabou in Niger
Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, through Sahel researcher Ousmane Diallo, has voiced serious concerns following the forced disappearance of Nigerian journalist
Beninese opposition challenges government on potential Niger military action
Following the military coup that unfolded in Niger on July 26, 2023, international responses were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS, the AU, and nations
Influenceuses panafricaines targeted by Paris amid russian disinformation war
The battle for information dominance in Africa between France and Russia has escalated into a direct confrontation. Sparked by Moscow’s 2018 intervention in the Central
Malnutrition in Mali: a growing public health crisis
malnutrition in Mali: a growing public health crisis malnutrition remains a severe public health issue in Mali, a landlocked nation in West Africa with over
Pro-russian influencers in africa: kemi seba, nathalie yamb and others
The Russian government’s influence in Africa has grown significantly in recent years, leveraging both media and political networks to spread its narratives. At the heart
Mali 2025: human rights crisis worsens amid repression and conflict
Mali 2025: Human Rights Crisis Worsens Amid Repression and Conflict The Malian authorities have further tightened restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.