Au Mali, pourquoi la personnalisation du pouvoir autour d’Assimi Goïta est dangeureuse

Benin and Niger move closer to reopening border with joint committee

The economic and diplomatic landscape of West Africa is witnessing a significant shift as Benin and Niger take decisive steps toward reopening their shared border. Following an intensive working visit by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June 2, concrete measures are now in motion to normalize cross-border trade and cooperation. Bénin and Niger […]

International Criminal Court urges Sahel nations to rethink Rome Statute exit

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a significant plea to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reverse their stated intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the foundational treaty governing the global judicial body. This direct appeal surfaces amidst a period of considerable political and diplomatic realignment within the Alliance of Sahel […]

Strategies for the protection of human rights defenders during global crises

In partnership with national coalitions representing defenders in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has launched a new collection of best practices. This initiative is dedicated to the protection of human rights defenders and provides essential support for their mission during emergency situations. The impact of restrictive measures on civic space […]