Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Families of individuals who have disappeared in Mali are voicing profound distress, urgently seeking information regarding the whereabouts, conditions, and legal status of their loved…

Following a series of significant security incidents on April 25, Mali found itself at a critical juncture, which ultimately enabled interim President Assimi Goïta to…

In the heart of the Sahel, an enduring and complex conflict continues to unfold, pitting the Chadian government, under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby…

Chad’s political climate: navigating rising tensions In Chad, the recent sentencing of eight prominent opposition figures to eight years in prison has ignited a wave…

denouncing torture in central african republic: a perilous act amidst Wagner’s reign     In the Central African Republic, speaking out against torture perpetrated by…

The landscape of human rights in Niger has seen a persistent decline following the military takeover in July 2023. Throughout 2025, the ruling military council…

Niger’s ongoing struggle: facing conflict and isolation Caught between the threat of armed groups and diplomatic isolation under the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger…

When the infamous Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries announced its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it proclaimed on social media that its “mission was…

Human Rights Defenders in the Sahel Face Unprecedented Crackdowns The Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad are witnessing a dramatic surge in repression targeting human…

The military takeover in Niger on July 26, orchestrated by General Tiani and resulting in the ousting of President Bazoum, marks the latest in a…