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Since the military takeover on July 26, 2023, the governing authorities in Niger have arbitrarily detained numerous former government officials and stifled independent media outlets and peaceful opposition, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. These authorities must promptly release all individuals held for politically motivated reasons and ensure adherence to due process […]
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 Niamey home on September 30, Ousmane Diallo, a Sahel researcher with Amnesty’s regional office for West and Central Africa, has urgently called for […]
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, the Sahel region has witnessed six such events, making Niger’s the seventh. The reactions from both regional and global players have been notably […]
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 Russia quickly articulated their stances. In Bénin, the pronouncements of President Patrice Talon and the prospect of an armed intervention have not been […]
Political tensions in the Niger and the looming threat of a West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) military intervention have raised serious concerns for the Beninese opposition party ‘Les Démocrates’. In an official statement released over the weekend, party leader Eric Houndété expressed grave apprehension over the unfolding coup d’état in Niger, a neighboring […]
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a significant regional conference in Niamey. This summit focused on establishing robust mechanisms for the protection of human rights within the Sahel, particularly addressing the security challenges faced in the tri-border area encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali, […]
urgent call for press freedom protection in Mali and Burkina Faso Newspaper vendor displaying headlines about Burkina Faso’s January 22, 2022 coup on the front page ©Olympie de Maismont – AFP Organisation: RSF_fr RSF_Inter Share: facebook twitter linkedin email Under the leadership of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), nearly 30 human rights and media organizations have […]
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 Maismont/AFP via Getty Images In a recent escalation against media freedom in Burkina Faso, the nation’s transitional military authorities have expelled two French journalists, Agnès […]
The digital battlefield between France and Russia in Africa has intensified, with Moscow deploying hybrid warfare tactics to undermine Paris’s historical influence. Since its 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, Russia has systematically targeted public opinion across the continent, aiming to displace France as the dominant foreign power. While France has only recently recognized […]
Nutrition Nutrition malnutrition in Mali: a critical public health challenge malnutrition in Mali remains a severe public health crisis affecting nearly half the nation’s population. With 15 million residents, this West African country faces persistent nutritional challenges despite prevention efforts. The malnutrition crisis in Mali manifests in multiple regions. While Malian authorities have intensified efforts […]
Strengthening Niger’s healthcare funding and partner collaboration Nestled in West Africa, the Republic of Niger faces persistent challenges—from armed conflicts to prolonged droughts—that have strained its healthcare system. These pressures have contributed to some of the world’s highest rates of maternal and infant mortality, prompting the Government of Niger to prioritize universal health coverage (UHC). […]
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 operation is Evgueni Prigojine, a close associate of the Russian president and financier of the Wagner Group, whose influence extends through shadowy organizations […]