Amnesty International has voiced profound alarm over the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerien journalist and blogger. Following her abduction by masked individuals claiming to be security operatives from her…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Niger’s power shift: why this Sahel coup demands closer scrutiny
The military takeover spearheaded by General Tiani, which ousted President Bazoum in Niger on July 26, marks the latest in a troubling wave of power grabs sweeping across the Sahel. Since 2020,…
Bénin’s opposition challenges government on potential Niger military intervention
Following the military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift and pronounced. Major bodies such as ECOWAS, the African Union, and powerful nations like the USA, France, and…
Malnutrition in Mali: urgent public health crisis affecting 40% of population
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Improving health financing and partner coordination in Niger
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Pro-russian influencers in africa: kemi seba, nathalie yamb and key figures
In the complex landscape of African geopolitics, Vladimir Poutine and his allies have strategically cultivated a network of local influencers to amplify pro-Kremlin narratives across the continent. At the heart of this…
Mali human rights crisis in 2025: repression and violence escalate
Mali’s Human Rights Crisis in 2025: Escalating Repression and Violence In 2025, Mali witnessed a severe deterioration in human rights, marked by intensified restrictions on fundamental freedoms. Authorities systematically curtailed freedom of…
Niger health fund evaluated by AFD for impact and efficiency
Evaluating Niger’s Health Common Fund: AFD’s impact analysis AFD insights Africa Niger Health and social protection Established in 2006, Niger’s Health Common Fund has mobilized €91 million to strengthen the country’s healthcare…
Bénin’s constitutional reform: a new political era begins
A significant constitutional reform has been enacted in Bénin, swiftly adopted through an urgent procedure on November 1st. This landmark revision introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system, stipulating that the President of…