Mali leads the way in hybrid malaria vaccination to shield children On World Malaria Day, the Republic of Mali has made history by becoming the
Author: Pierre Tchuente
Journalist
Niger’s landmark achievement: first african nation to eliminate onchocerciasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially commended Niger for successfully meeting the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, positioning it as the fifth nation worldwide and
Burkina Faso’s deepening crisis of rights and freedoms two years post-coup
In Burkina Faso, the transitional regime is becoming more entrenched, with no clear path back to constitutional order. Despite their initial commitments, the authorities who
Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger face growing repression
Why military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are turning to repression Mounting crackdowns, abductions, arbitrary detentions and shrinking civic freedoms are defining the
Rising threats to press freedom in Niger as journalists face arrests and intimidation
Media freedom in Niger is currently at a crossroads as the transitional government intensifies its crackdown on reporters covering security issues and the ongoing conflict,
Mali intensifies its crackdown on civil society organizations
Click to expand Image In Mali, the recent move by the Ministry of Territorial Administration to disband a prominent student union is the latest signal
Niger’s post-coup government: a perilous path for human rights
Following the military coup on July 26, 2023, authorities in Niger have arbitrarily arrested dozens of former government officials and suppressed critical media outlets and
Niger’s defining moment: why this coup reshapes the sahel’s future
The military takeover in Niger, orchestrated by General Abdourahamane Tiani on July 26, which unseated President Mohamed Bazoum, marks a significant escalation in the Sahel’s
Bénin’s les démocrates party calls for dialogue amidst Niger crisis
The unfolding political crisis in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Communauté économique des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO)
Regional conference highlights human rights protection in the Sahel amid rising insecurity
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Mr. Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a pivotal two-day regional conference in Niamey yesterday, focusing on
Press freedom crisis grips Mali and Burkina Faso amid rising threats
journalists and rights groups urge end to press freedom violations in Mali and Burkina Faso Newspaper vendor displaying front page of Burkina Faso’s January 2022
Burkina Faso’s escalating crackdown: French journalists expelled amidst press freedom concerns
Click to expand Image A television displays the cut signal of the France 24 channel, hours after Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the broadcaster on