Un calls Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions
UN urges Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions Human rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged the government of Burkina
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Ouagadougou — For many women in rural Burkina Faso, the fear of cervical cancer loomed large until a bold initiative brought life-changing healthcare to their
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 grip on power, leading to a significant escalation in the
Us shifts focus to Sahel trade and security under new strategy
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,
Tchad 2026 human rights report: political consolidation and rising repression
Key political developments President Mahamat Idriss Déby spent much of 2025 tightening his grip on power following the 2024 presidential election, a process heavily criticized
Niger’s 2025 human rights crisis under military rule
The human rights landscape in Niger has deteriorated sharply since the military coup of July 2023. By 2025, the ruling junta had intensified repression against
Niamey under siege: islamic state’s bold strike and Russia’s rising influence in the Sahel
The attack on Niamey’s airport: a rare escalation in the Sahel In the early hours of January 29, gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey, targeting the
Us military cooperation with Sahel juntas after Russia’s influence
US shifts strategy to engage Sahel juntas aligning with Russia The United States has declared a strategic realignment toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali,
Intense gunfire and explosions reported near Niamey international airport
Residents of the capital of Niger were woken by the sounds of heavy explosions and sustained gunfire early Thursday morning. The disturbances were primarily centered
Nigeria’s worsening conflict and overlooked humanitarian crisis
Recent attacks on schools, villages, and worshippers—whether in churches or mosques—have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. The crisis escalated into a geopolitical concern
Challenges facing the AES in regional trade and mobility
how the AES countries navigate trade and movement challenges The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health spending with significant 2026 budget
UEMOA : Le Burkina Faso s’impose en tête des budgets santé, concentrant 11% de ses dépenses publiques en 2026 Within the West African Economic and