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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The United States continues to engage in security collaboration with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations that emerged from recent coups. This ongoing cooperation was confirmed by General John Brennan, Deputy Commander […]
The Union of Journalists of the African Free Press (UJPLA) voices profound concern and strong disapproval regarding the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire national […]
Six women lost their lives in a devastating collapse at an artisanal gold mine in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district, on Friday, January 9, 2026. This tragedy underscores a harsh truth: extreme poverty drives mothers to risk […]
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International has once again shed light on Mali’s persistent challenges in combating corruption. Ranking 136th out of 180 countries with a score of 28 out of 100, […]
Burkina Faso makes healthcare affordable: a revolution in medical access For countless Burkinabè, seeking medical care was once an insurmountable challenge. The divide between illness and treatment was bridged not by urgency, but by financial […]