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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
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
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
Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council nears its conclusion, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and its SOS-Torture Network partners are appealing to the Special Rapporteur …
Burkina Faso: urgent call for action on severe human rights abuses against the fulani Read More
Burkina Faso launches nationwide polio vaccination drive in seven regions health The Ministry of Health in Burkina Faso, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched an …
Polio vaccination campaign launched in seven regions of Burkina Faso Read More
new pediatric unit in Koutiala Mali Explore the impact of the new pediatric facility in Koutiala, Mali, designed to combat child mortality and improve healthcare access in the region. pediatric …
New pediatric unit in Koutiala Mali healthcare access Read More