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press freedom in Burkina Faso under junta repression Journalists and activists in Burkina Faso are facing intensified repression as their names appear on a government-issued list of individuals sought for …
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The Nigerien military regime, which seized power in July 2023, continues to tighten its grip on the country eighteen months later. A new report by Amnesty International, published in March, …
Niger under military rule faces growing human rights crisis Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—three Sahel nations—share more than just geography. Their governments, all led by military juntas, are linked by a troubling pattern of human rights abuses and a …
Sahel military juntas evade justice by leaving ECOWAS Read More
Two years since the military takeover in Burkina Faso, the transitional government shows no signs of restoring constitutional order. Despite initial promises, authorities have systematically dismantled civic space, silencing dissent …
Burkina Faso two years after coup: rising human rights violations spark global concern Read More
The recent arrest of three prominent figures in Benin, including a high-ranking military officer and a close ally of President Patrice Talon, has thrust the nation into political turmoil. Accused …
Benin foiled coup attempt raises questions about talon’s succession Read More
Click to expand Image One year after a military coup, the authorities in Niger have severely curtailed opposition, media freedom, and peaceful dissent, as reported by Amnesty International, Human Rights …
Niger: human rights decline one year after military takeover Read More
Provenant du podcast Le monde est à nous Par Isabelle Labeyrie Suivre Beyond the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is actively engaged in a different kind of battle across Africa: an …
The rise of Kémi Séba: a francophone african influencer accused of russian propaganda links Read More
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has approved a significant credit of $100 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to bolster Mali’s efforts in enhancing access to …
World bank strengthens Mali’s inclusive health system resilience for all Read More
BURKINA-MALI-NIGER Repression as a mask for failure Across the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), military regimes are increasingly resorting to widespread repression, including arbitrary detentions and severe restrictions on …
Military regimes in the Sahel: repression and escalating challenges Read More
Click to expand Image In Mali, the recent move by the Minister of Territorial Administration to disband a student union is the latest in a series of government measures aimed …
Mali escalates its campaign against independent civil society groups Read More
Three West African nations set to leave ECOWAS, raising concerns over human rights justice The impending withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African …
Withdrawal of Niger Burkina Faso Mali from ECOWAS threatens human rights protection Read More
Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, authorities in Niger have arbitrarily arrested numerous former government officials and suppressed critical media outlets along with peaceful dissent, as reported by …
Human rights under threat in Niger after military takeover Read More