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…
Amnesty international urges Niger’s cnsp to release samira sabou immediately
In response to the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerien journalist and blogger, who was abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals claiming to be…
Mali: nearly one million children face severe malnutrition crisis
The ongoing conflict in Mali has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable communities to the brink, with nearly one million children under five years old at risk of acute malnutrition by…
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…
Bénin’s opposition questions government on potential Niger military action
Following the military coup in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift and varied. Key international bodies like the CEDEAO, the AU, and nations such as the USA,…
Bénin’s les démocrates urge dialogue for nigerian stability
The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the coup leaders, is a source…
Regional summit focuses on human rights protection in the Sahel border regions
In Niamey, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a regional conference centered on human rights oversight within the Sahel’s volatile security landscape.…
RSF et 29 médias et organisations demandent la fin des atteintes à la liberté de la presse au Mali et au Burkina Faso
RSF et 29 médias et organisations demandent la fin des atteintes à la liberté de la presse au Mali et au Burkina Faso Un vendeur de journaux mettant à la…
Burkina Faso expels two french journalists, escalating media freedom concerns
Click to expand Image Une télévision montre le signal coupé de la chaîne France 24, quelques heures après que le gouvernement militaire du Burkina Faso ait suspendu la chaîne, le…
Severe hunger crisis in africa’s Sahel and horn regions reaches historic levels
unprecedented hunger crisis grips the Sahel and horn of africa the Sahel region and the horn of africa are grappling with a cascading series of crises that threaten millions of…
Akwa africa secures 100% stake in total Mauritanie with competition council approval
akwa africa gains exclusive control over total Mauritanie The permanent commission of the Moroccan Competition Council officially endorsed the acquisition of Total Mauritanie S.A by Akwa Africa S.A, granting the…
Akwa Africa moves to acquire Total Mauritanie in major energy deal
The Competition Council has officially received a notification regarding Akwa Africa‘s intent to purchase the entire share capital and voting rights of Total Mauritanie. This strategic takeover follows reports from…