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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 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…
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…
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…
Unexpected violence erupts in Niamey Intense gunfire and explosions rocked the vicinity of Niamey’s main airport early Thursday, local time. According to a Reuters correspondent on the ground, the sounds…
Uncertainty has gripped the capital of Niger following reports of intense shooting and powerful blasts near the Niamey international airport during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Local residents indicate…
Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation distinguishes itself through its exceptional commitment to public health. For the upcoming 2026 fiscal period, Burkina Faso is poised…
The Côte d’Ivoire has recently concluded an electoral period marked by the dominance of the ruling RHDP party. President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term, a move that sparked controversy,…
Despite years of strained diplomatic relations, the United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of three Sahelian nations that form the Alliance of Sahel States…
A devastating assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger, resulting in the deaths of 31 civilians and leaving four others in critical condition. The attack, which unfolded on…
Brussels brussels exhibition: powerful photographs expose Mali’s deepening humanitarian crisis 19 jan. 2026 at 11:20•1 min Share A consortium of seven humanitarian organizations will unveil a striking photo exhibition in…
An extraordinary conclusion to a high-stakes tournament. Sénégal claimed a 1-0 victory over Maroc in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final on Sunday, January 18. A goal from Pape…