Shrinking media space and power concentration in Mali
In a region where geopolitical tensions dominate headlines, Mali stands out for reasons beyond its
Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
The battle for Mali’s future: beyond military might to state legitimacy
Mali faces a rapidly deteriorating security landscape. Coordinated offensives by jihadist factions and escalating separatist
The Algeria-Mali alliance and imam dicko’s Sahel influence
Mali is currently grappling with a severe security crisis, marked by recent assaults that have
West Africa’s juntas tighten their grip amid rising repression
Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across several West African nations have tightened their
Human rights challenges in Niger following the 2023 coup d’état
This submission serves as a preparation for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) concerning Niger,
Freedom for conscripted journalists in Burkina Faso, but concerns remain
Click to expand Image In early July 2025, authorities in Burkina Faso released five journalists
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
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