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 […]

Regional conference seeks solutions for human rights in an unstable Sahel On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a pivotal regional conference commenced in Niamey, focusing on the mechanisms for protecting human rights amidst the severe insecurity plaguing the Sahel. The event, opened by Maty El Hadj Moussa, president of Niger’s National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), […]

Global call to protect journalists in Mali and Burkina Faso A newspaper vendor displaying headlines about Burkina Faso’s January 22, 2022 coup. ©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 organizations and media outlets have issued an open […]

France and Russia are locked in a fierce information war across Africa, with Moscow deploying disinformation campaigns to undermine Paris’ historical influence. Since its 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, Russia has systematically targeted African audiences, leveraging social media and local influencers to spread pro-Russian narratives and weaken France’s diplomatic standing. While France only […]

nutrition Nutrition child malnutrition in Mali causes and solutions in Mali malnutrition remains a severe public health crisis affecting millions, particularly children under five years old. Despite ongoing prevention efforts, pockets of severe malnutrition persist across the country. Here’s a detailed look at the situation. Malnutrition in Mali manifests in multiple regions, with alarming rates […]

Niger’s health financing reforms and partner coordination The Republic of Niger, a landlocked nation in West Africa, has faced prolonged armed conflicts and severe droughts, significantly straining its healthcare system. With maternal and infant mortality rates ranking among the highest globally, the Government of Niger has prioritized universal health coverage (UHC) as a national goal. […]

In the complex geopolitical landscape of Africa, a network of influential figures has emerged to champion Russian narratives, particularly regarding the Ukraine conflict. These personalities, operating through media platforms and political movements, amplify pro-Kremlin propaganda while targeting Western, especially French, influence across the continent. the kremlin’s african allies: a network of influence At the heart […]