Deadly drone strike in Niger village market kills seventeen civilians
Click to expand Image An aerial attack likely carried out by a Nigerien military drone resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a busy…
Gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles enhance health services in Mali
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development recently took delivery of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles. This significant acquisition, which occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, is set to…
Niger security situation under president abdourahamane tiani
Written by Marie Toulemonde and Matteo Maillard Published on February 7 at 12:30 PM Reading time: 8 minutes. File generated on Read in the app An unprecedented assault unfolded in…
Un urges Burkina Faso to restore civil liberties amid political crackdown
UN calls on Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has sharply criticized the government of Burkina Faso for escalating restrictions on…
Us strategy shift in Sahel focuses on security and trade
US shifts strategic priorities in the Sahel The visit this week by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals a renewed engagement by…
Military juntas in West Africa and the Sahel intensify crackdown on freedoms
Click to expand Image Leaders across several West African nations have significantly increased their suppression of civil liberties while consolidating their hold on power throughout 2025, according to the World…
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics tackle cervical cancer in rural areas
Burkina Faso’s innovative approach to eradicating cervical cancer Ouagadougou – Imagine living in a remote village where the nearest health center is a day’s journey away, and even if you…
Is the African union just a bystander in Africa’s elections?
Is the African Union just a bystander in Africa’s elections? The AU’s response to the 2025 elections suggests it is prioritising procedure over genuine political competition and true democracy. A…
Ongoing human rights crisis in Niger: a 2026 status report
Since the military takeover in July 2023, the state of human rights in Niger has experienced a continuous decline. Throughout 2025, the ruling military council persisted in its crackdown on…
Tchad 2026: rising human rights concerns under president mahamat idriss déby
Key developments in 2025 President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his authority in 2025 after securing victory in the 2024 presidential election, widely criticized by opposition groups for alleged irregularities. Constitutional…
Security challenges in Niamey after islamist attack and russian military presence
The calm of Niamey was shattered in the early hours of January 29, when intense gunfire and explosions erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport. While attacks on Niger’s capital…
Us military strategy shifts focus to Sahel’s jihadist threat
US military strategy shifts focus to Sahel’s jihadist threat Washington is dramatically recalibrating its approach to three West African nations where military juntas have severed ties with former colonial power…