2026 global human rights report: Chad’s political and social challenges
Key political developments The 2024 presidential election in Chad, widely criticized by opposition groups for irregularities, paved the way for Mahamat Idriss Déby to consolidate power in 2025. Following his victory, constitutional amendments extended presidential terms from five to seven years and removed term limits entirely. This change effectively allows Mahamat Idriss Déby to remain […]
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Uncovering Patrice Talon’s unique political journey in West Africa
On a crisp December morning in Cotonou, the political landscape of West Africa witnessed a dramatic turn of events. On December 7, a group of mutineers stormed national television, declaring they had overthrown Patrice Talon, the President of Bénin. Yet, by the end of the day, the attempted coup had been thwarted, thanks to the […]
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Democracy in the Sahel states alliance under scrutiny
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—faces mounting questions about the future of democracy within its borders. Since 2020, military juntas have seized power in these nations, citing rampant insecurity and terrorism as primary motivations. However, as transitions drag on, citizens and observers alike are questioning whether these governments truly intend […]
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Mali authorities urged to withdraw proposal to dissolve political parties
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel researcher at Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, issued a stark warning: « The suggestion to dissolve political parties in Mali is deeply troubling and represents a blatant violation […]
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Political uncertainty in Bénin after alleged coup plot targeting Patrice Talon’s successor
The recent detention of three influential figures in Bénin over an alleged “coup d’état” has shifted the national focus toward the 2026 presidential succession. As President Patrice Talon’s second term nears its conclusion, these arrests have sparked intense public debate regarding the country’s political future. On Wednesday, the prosecutor for the Court for the Suppression […]
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