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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
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
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
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 MoreAssessment of Niger’s Health Common Fund by the AFD In a bid to address structural underfunding in Niger’s healthcare sector, the Health Common Fund has emerged as a pivotal multi-donor …
Niger health common fund evaluated by french development agency Read More
soaring measles cases surge in Niger amid vaccination gaps may 19, 2021 insightful reads on related topics vaccination strategies: protecting the most vulnerable related operations in Niger pediatric care in …
Soaring measles cases surge in Niger amid vaccination gaps Read More
Reports of forced disappearances and summary executions against local populations by military forces in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are increasingly prevalent. These allegations, directed at soldiers actively engaged in …
Un expresses alarm over mounting human rights abuse allegations against Sahel armies Read More
Bénin’s updated constitution, urgently adopted on November 1st, establishes a “presidential ticket” mechanism. This new system stipulates the simultaneous election of the President of the Republic and a Vice-President, with …
Bénin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms and their implications Read More
vaccination against measles and meningitis in Niger current status July 6, 2018 Miriam Alía, Vaccination and outbreak response manager at Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the meningitis C and measles outbreaks …
Vaccination against measles and meningitis in Niger current status Read More