West Africa expert Francis Kpatindé examines the evolving dynamics between European nations, the United States, and Sahelian states as they reassess their strategic approaches. The European Union and Washington have recently signaled…
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Niger united states health partnership 178 million dollar deal
Is Niger’s latest health agreement with the United States a game-changing investment or a risky compromise on digital sovereignty? The question has sparked intense debate in diplomatic circles since the signing of…
Why corruption persists in Niger despite government efforts
The annual release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a harsh wake-up call about the state of public governance worldwide. While the 2025 report highlights persistent corruption even in…
Health partnership between us and Burkina Faso to fight infectious diseases
us-Burkina Faso health collaboration: a five-year commitment to stronger healthcare Burkina Faso and the United States have forged a five-year agreement to elevate health security as a shared priority. This partnership equips…
Understanding JNIM and the strategic challenges of jihadist expansion beyond the Sahel
This event is organized by the CERI research group Africa: Citizenship, Violence, and Politics in collaboration with the Africa Programme. Since its formation in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin…
Africa midday podcast examines legitimacy of coup leaders in elections
Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be democratically elected» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and vowing to…
Islamic State militants execute dozens in Niger’s volatile Tillabéri region
The western reaches of Niger have been plunged into mourning following a brutal new assault on civilian populations. On January 18, insurgents linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)…
Solar power transforms medical care in Niafounké, northern Mali
In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, the hospital in Niafounké has reached a major milestone with the installation of a new solar panel system. This shift toward sustainable energy increases the…
Mali loses ground in latest Transparency International corruption index
Mali has experienced a slight decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. The nation now occupies the 136th position globally, dropping from its previous rank of 135th. In…
Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue le niveau…
Military juntas in west africa and Sahel escalate repression in 2025
West Africa and Sahel: Military Juntas Tighten Grip with Repressive Measures Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across West Africa and the Sahel intensified their crackdowns on civil liberties while consolidating…
Human rights in Chad: an analysis of the 2026 global report
Following his victory in the 2024 presidential election—a contest marred by claims of irregularities from the opposition—President Mahamat Idriss Déby further solidified his authority throughout 2025. Significant constitutional revisions enacted in 2025…