The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly urged the government of Burkina Faso to reverse...
Month: February 2026
Why the African Union’s approach to 2025 elections falls short of democratic expectations The African Union (AU) faces growing scrutiny...
Burkina Faso's pioneering efforts: from rural villages to bustling markets, a path to cervical cancer elimination Ouagadougou – "When the town...
West Africa and Sahel Face Escalating Repression Under Military Rule Military-led governments across West Africa and the Sahel have significantly...
US shifts focus to security and trade in the Sahel region The recent visit by Nick Checker, head of the...
Political consolidation and democratic backsliding Mahamat Idriss Déby, who secured the presidency in the 2024 election amid widespread allegations of...
Since the military coup in July 2023, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the ruling junta...
In the early hours of January 29, gunfire and explosions shattered the calm of Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport. This...
The United States has significantly shifted its diplomatic and military strategy toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—where...
