In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The Sahel no longer dominates global headlines, yet its crises continue to deepen. While international attention has shifted to conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and other global hotspots, the Sahel’s decade-long struggles with violent extremism and political instability have only worsened. The region now faces a dual crisis: escalating jihadist attacks and a […]
Human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over a troubling proposal in Mali to dissolve all political parties following consultations on revisions to the Political Parties Charter. Ousmane Diallo, Sahel researcher at Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, emphasized the severity of the situation, warning that such a move would severely undermine […]
forced disappearances: a tool of repression by West African military regimes Military authorities in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger are systematically silencing dissent through forced disappearances and unlawful detentions. According to the latest findings, this pattern of repression has intensified, with security forces targeting activists, journalists, and civil society leaders to stifle opposition and […]
Eighteen months after the Niger coup of July 26, 2023, which ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the military-led National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) has tightened its grip on power. Forced arrests, arbitrary detentions, media crackdowns, political party bans, and ignored court rulings—these are the documented abuses highlighted in a recent […]
The Sahel region is witnessing a troubling surge in injustice, with three neighboring nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—facing a shared crisis rooted in military governance and weakened regional accountability. At the heart of this issue lies a critical factor: all three countries have formally withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a […]
Who is Kémi Séba, the controversial pan-African influencer linked to Russian narratives? In the digital sphere of Francophone Africa, few personalities spark as much debate as Kémi Séba. This Beninese activist, with a massive online following, has become a polarizing figure due to his anti-Western rhetoric and controversial ties to Moscow. His recent loss of […]
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has sanctioned a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* to empower Mali. This funding aims to elevate the availability and utilization of crucial, high-quality reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent health, and nutrition services, while simultaneously fortifying health emergency preparedness in designated regions. Leveraging a […]
When repression becomes the last resort for failing military regimes The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—is facing a deepening crisis of legitimacy. As public discontent grows, the military juntas in these nations are turning to widespread repression, arbitrary detentions, and severe restrictions on freedoms to cling to power. Human rights […]
The digital battlefield between France and Russia on Africa’s soil has escalated into a high-stakes information war. Since Moscow’s 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, this hybrid warfare tactic has become a key tool for undermining France’s historical influence across the continent. By exploiting and shaping public opinion, Russia aims to erode Paris’s presence […]
Strengthening health financing in the heart of the Sahel: Niger’s coordinated approach Collaborative partnerships to transform health financing in Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked nation in West Africa, has faced prolonged armed conflicts and persistent droughts, severely straining its healthcare system. These challenges have contributed to some of the world’s highest maternal and […]
In Africa, a network of digital voices has emerged to amplify pro-Russian narratives, often aligned with the Kremlin’s strategic interests. At the heart of this movement stands Evgueni Prigojine, a close ally of Vladimir Poutine and financier of the Wagner Group, whose influence operations span the continent. Through intermediary organizations like the Afric (Association for […]
Afrique Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète AFP 05 juin 2020 Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Print Disparitions forcées, exécutions sommaires… Les accusations d’exactions sur les populations […]