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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
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
Tensions are escalating with Niger’s military junta, which seized control in 2023. Following an assault on the airport in Niamey, the regime’s leader commended Russia for its military assistance and …
Niger junta blames France for Niamey airport attack, praises Russian aid Read More
Recent events in Nigéria, including the abduction of students, raids on rural communities, and attacks on both churches and mosques, have once again drawn the world’s gaze to the West …
Understanding the humanitarian crisis in Nigéria and the reality of widespread violence Read More
heightened Security Concerns in Niamey Following Gunfire and Explosions The capital of Niger, Niamey, experienced intense explosions and sustained gunfire in the early hours of Thursday, according to a report …
Security situation in Niamey after explosions and gunfire Read More
Barriers to cross-border travel in the Sahel Alliance The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—intended as an assertion of sovereignty—has …
Challenges of free movement for AES member states Read More
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget commitment for 2026 Among the nations comprising the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one country is setting a remarkable precedent. For …
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget commitment for 2026 Read More
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in three Sahel countries, despite persistent tensions over recent years. This enduring partnership was confirmed by General John …
Us maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions Read More
key achievements Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress was made, with the following principal outcomes: Expanded and Improved Health Services: In Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million individuals, half of …
Enhancing healthcare systems in vulnerable Sahel communities Read More
Mali is reaching a pivotal moment in its fight against malaria. By implementing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, a solution endorsed by the WHO, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are pioneering …
Malaria prevention in Mali: the impact of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in Kayes and Mopti Read More
An armed assault on a village in western Niger has left 31 civilians dead and four others critically injured. The attack targeted Bosiye, a settlement in the Gorouol area of …
Niger attack: 31 civilians killed near Burkina Faso border Read More