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Nearly a year and a half after the military takeover on July 26, 2023, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, the ruling CNSP continues to consolidate its power over Niger. A recent investigation by Amnesty International, released in March, details a disturbing pattern of forced disappearances, unlawful detentions, and a systematic dismantling of political opposition. Titled […]

Sahel governments intensify crackdown on human rights advocates The Sahel region is witnessing a dramatic escalation in the repression of human rights defenders, with civic spaces shrinking and fundamental freedoms under severe threat across multiple nations. On February 20, 2025, the Observatoire pour la protection des défenseurs des droits humains—a joint initiative of the International […]

How military juntas in Sahel nations are undermining justice The Sahel region of Africa is facing a troubling trend: three neighboring countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—share more than just borders. Each has experienced a military takeover, each has seen escalating human rights abuses, and each has now severed ties with the Economic Community of West […]

Mali rolls out HPV vaccine: a major step in protecting women’s health The Malian government has taken a historic step by incorporating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program starting November. During a ceremony in Bamako, attended by dignitaries and international partners including Gavi and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, […]

urgent call to protect civilians as human rights crisis deepens in Burkina Faso The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) must prioritize pressing human rights concerns during Burkina Faso’s upcoming review, scheduled for October 23, 2024, according to advocacy groups. The Burkinabè government faces mounting pressure to safeguard civilians caught in the armed […]

The political landscape in Burkina Faso remains deeply troubled two years after the military takeover on September 30, 2022. Despite initial promises of a democratic transition, the ruling authorities have systematically dismantled civic and democratic freedoms, silencing critics and undermining fundamental rights. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has condemned these widespread violations and […]

Au-delà du conflit en Ukraine, la Russie mène une stratégie d’influence active sur le continent africain. Dans ce contexte, Kémi Séba, figure médiatique influente, se retrouve au cœur des débats après avoir été déchu de la nationalité française. Un parcours marqué par le militantisme Âgé de 42 ans, Kémi Séba est un activiste panafricaniste originaire […]

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support Mali in enhancing the accessibility and utilization of crucial, high-quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) health services. This funding also aims to fortify the nation’s readiness for health emergencies in […]

Mali’s government intensifies crackdown on civil society groups In Mali, the latest government move to dissolve an influential student association marks a growing trend of suppressing freedom of association. The Ministry of Territorial Administration accused the Association des Élèves et Étudiants du Mali (AEEM) of fostering violence and unrest in schools and universities, citing 2017-2018 […]

The impending exit of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises critical questions about the future of human rights protections in the region. A key concern centers on the reduced access to justice for citizens of these nations, particularly regarding the role of the ECOWAS Court of […]

Following the military coup d’état that unfolded in Niger on July 26, 2023, global responses were swift and varied. Prominent bodies such as the ECOWAS, the AU, alongside nations like the USA, France, and Russia, promptly articulated their positions. Within Benin, President Patrice Talon‘s engagement and the discussions around a potential armed intervention have met […]

The escalating political crisis in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the coup leaders, has drawn significant concern from Bénin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates. In a press release issued on Saturday, August 5, 2023, Eric Houndété, the party’s president, highlighted that the […]