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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Human rights decline in Niger one year after military takeover
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – One year has passed since the military takeover in Niger, and authorities have systematically suppressed opposition, independent media, and peaceful dissent, as reported today by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The military regime has arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, along […]
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Kémi Séba : portrait d’un activiste panafricaniste déchu de sa nationalité française
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 […]
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World bank boosts Mali’s health system resilience for inclusive care
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 […]
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Military regimes in the Sahel: repression and unfulfilled promises
Widespread repression, arbitrary detentions, and severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms mark a period of escalating authoritarianism for the military regimes of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). These governments, facing profound crises of legitimacy, have made the environment increasingly challenging for human rights defenders and media outlets across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. […]
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Rising concerns over press freedom in Niger as journalists face detention
The state of press freedom in Niger is currently under significant threat, with transition authorities accused of using intimidation and arbitrary arrests against media professionals covering security issues and the ongoing national conflict. Following the political upheaval on July 26, 2023—when Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the presidential guard, ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and established the […]
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Mali clamps down on civil society with rising restrictions
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 […]
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Impact of west african nations leaving ECOWAS on human rights
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 […]
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Niger’s post-coup regime: escalating human rights concerns
Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests of numerous former government officials and suppressed critical media outlets and peaceful opposition. This has been highlighted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. These organizations urge the immediate release of all individuals detained for politically motivated reasons and emphasize […]
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Amnesty international demands immediate release for nigerien journalist samira sabou
Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, through Sahel researcher Ousmane Diallo, has voiced deep concern following the forced disappearance of Samira Sabou. The Nigerien journalist and blogger was reportedly abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals identifying themselves as security personnel. We are profoundly alarmed by Samira Sabou’s forced […]
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Niger’s coup: why this sahelian upheaval stands apart and its serious global implications
The military takeover on July 26, orchestrated by General Tiani, which ousted President Bazoum in Niger, represents the latest in a troubling wave of such events sweeping across the Sahel region. Since 2020, the Sahel has witnessed six coups; with Niger, this tally now reaches seven. The reactions from both regional and international players have […]
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Beninese opposition challenges government on potential Niger military intervention
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 […]
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