The erosion of accountability in the Sahel
Click to expand Image Beyond being neighbors in the Sahel region of Africa, there are at least three significant factors that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger share. First, all three…
Sahel military regimes: escalating repression masks governance failures
BURKINA-MALI-NIGER Escalating repression masks governance failures Across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the military governments forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are intensifying their grip through widespread repression, arbitrary…
The erosion of human rights in post-coup Niger
Following the military coup on July 26, 2023, authorities in Niger have engaged in widespread arbitrary arrests of former government officials and systematically suppressed critical media and peaceful opposition, as…
Niger’s recent coup: why this sahelian power shift stands apart
The military takeover in Niger on July 26, orchestrated by General Tiani against President Mohamed Bazoum, marks the seventh such incident in the volatile Sahel region since 2020. However, this…
The escalating information war between France and Russia in africa
A direct and overt information conflict is currently unfolding between France and Russia across the African continent. This dimension of hybrid warfare, spearheaded by Moscow subsequent to its 2018 intervention…
UN raises alarm over escalating human rights abuses by Sahel armies
Afrique UN raises alarm over escalating human rights abuses by Sahel armies Reports of serious human rights violations, including forced disappearances and summary executions, are increasingly being leveled against soldiers…