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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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