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The recent visit of Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals a renewed American presence in the Sahel. However, Washington is adopting a …
Us strategy shifts focus to Sahel security and trade Read More
Political power consolidation and democratic backsliding In 2025, President Mahamat Idriss Déby significantly strengthened his grip on power following the controversial 2024 presidential election, widely criticized by opposition groups for …
Tchad 2026 human rights crisis under president mahamat déby Read More
The landscape of human rights in Niger has seen a sharp decline following the military coup in July 2023. Throughout 2025, the ruling military junta maintained a firm grip on …
Human rights in Niger: a 2026 status report Read More
In the early hours of Thursday, January 29, heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. This rare direct strike on the capital of Niger …
ISIS attack on Niamey airport highlights Russian security ties and rising Sahel insurgency Read More
Washington has unveiled a bold new strategy toward three West African nations where military-led governments severed ties with France and forged closer bonds with Moscow. The move signals a significant …
Us military strategy shifts in Sahel amid russian influence Read More