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 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 […]
benin’s strategic push for industrial growth benin is taking bold steps to strengthen its industrial landscape, as four major companies have been approved for preferential investment benefits under the national investment code. this move reflects the government’s commitment to transforming the country into a regional industrial hub, with a strong focus on job creation and […]
