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Why the African Union’s approach to 2025 elections falls short of democratic expectations The African Union (AU) faces growing scrutiny over its role in monitoring elections across the continent. Despite enhanced observation missions and procedural […]
Since the military coup in July 2023, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the ruling junta intensifying repression against political opponents, activists, and journalists. The former president, Mohamed Bazoum, and his […]
Political consolidation and democratic backsliding Mahamat Idriss Déby, who secured the presidency in the 2024 election amid widespread allegations of irregularities, further tightened his grip on power in 2025 through constitutional amendments that extend presidential […]
In the early hours of January 29, gunfire and explosions shattered the calm of Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport. This rare direct assault on Niger’s capital was later claimed by the Islamic State in the […]
The United States has significantly shifted its diplomatic and military strategy toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—where recent coups have overthrown elected governments and realigned alliances away from France toward Russia. This […]
Niger’s military leadership has intensified its rhetorical confrontation with France following a brazen assault on Niamey International Airport. The junta’s leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, directly implicated Emmanuel Macron, Patrice Talon, and Alassane Ouattara as alleged […]
Nigeria’s deepening humanitarian crisis driven by widespread insecurity The recent surge in kidnappings of schoolchildren, violent attacks on entire villages, and abductions of worshippers from churches and mosques has thrust Nigeria back into the global […]
Intense explosions and sustained gunfire were reported in the early hours of Thursday near Niamey’s international airport, according to Reuters. The gunfire, which began nearly an hour earlier, continued past 00:12 GMT, as confirmed by […]
security alert at Niamey airport after intense gunfire residents near Niamey’s international airport in the Niger reported hearing sustained gunfire and loud explosions overnight. according to local witnesses, the unsettling situation lasted approximately two hours […]
Recent months have seen a surge in violence across Nigeria, with school kidnappings, village attacks, and abductions of worshippers from both churches and mosques thrusting the country back into the global spotlight. The situation took […]
free movement barriers for AES nations after ECOWAS exit When Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), they aimed to reclaim sovereignty. Yet this bold decision has […]
In the West African economic landscape, the Burkina Faso is emerging as a standout performer in healthcare investment. For the 2026 fiscal year, Ouagadougou has earmarked a remarkable 11% of its total public expenditure for […]