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In response to the alarming enforced disappearance of Nigerien journalist and blogger Samira Sabou, abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals claiming to be security service members, …
Amnesty international demands immediate release of journalist samira sabou in Niger Read More
The military takeover led by General Tiani, which deposed President Bazoum in Niger on July 26, marks the latest in a troubling wave of such events sweeping across the Sahel. …
Niger’s defining moment: understanding the complex dynamics of the latest sahelian coup Read More
Following the military coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS, the AU, and nations including the USA, France, …
Benin’s opposition challenges government on potential Niger military action Read More
The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the Nigerien putschists, is a significant …
Bénin’s ‘les Démocrates’ advocate dialogue amid the Niger crisis Read More
Strengthening human rights safeguards in the Sahel under escalating threats In a significant move to bolster human rights protections, a regional conference was launched in Niamey under the leadership of …
Regional conference on human rights protection mechanisms in the Sahel amid rising insecurity Read More
press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso a newspaper vendor displaying headlines about the january 22, 2022 coup in Burkina Faso. ©olympie de maismont – afp organisation: RSF_fr …
Press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso Read More
Click to expand Image A television displays the cut signal of France 24, hours after Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the channel on March 27, 2023. © 2023 Olympia de …
Burkina Faso expels French journalists, intensifying press freedom crackdown Read More
France and Russia are locked in a fierce battle for influence across Africa, with each side deploying sophisticated information warfare tactics. Since Moscow’s military intervention in Central African Republic in …
Influencers in Africa exposed as alleged kremlin propaganda tools Read More
news nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge malnutrition remains a severe public health crisis in Mali, a West African nation home to 15 million people. Despite prevention …
Malnutrition in Mali: causes, impacts and national solutions Read More
coordination and collaboration for Niger’s health financing The Republic of Niger, a landlocked West African nation, has grappled with armed conflicts and persistent droughts. These significant challenges have severely impacted …
Reforming Niger’s health funding and enhancing partner collaboration Read More
In the complex landscape of African geopolitics, certain voices have emerged as prominent amplifiers of pro-Kremlin narratives. These individuals, often operating through media platforms and political alliances, play a key …
Pro-Kremlin voices shaping narratives in Africa Read MoreHuman rights situation in Mali in 2025 In 2025, Mali has experienced a sharp decline in civil liberties, including severe restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political …
Human rights violations in Mali 2025: a deepening crisis Read More