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Following a contentious electoral cycle that saw the ruling Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) secure over three-quarters of parliamentary seats, Côte d’Ivoire stands at a crossroads. President Alassane Ouattara clinched […]
In Mali, everyday terms like « bonya » (respect), « woro songo » (cola price), or « buru songo » (bread price) often veil a harsh reality: the normalization of petty corruption. These seemingly harmless […]
The political landscape in West Africa remains turbulent, with the recent coup attempt in Benin adding to a wave of instability sweeping the region. Since the start of the decade, military takeovers have reshaped governance […]
Gunfire echoed through the streets of Cotonou, the economic hub of Bénin, as a group of soldiers declared President Patrice Talon removed from office on national television. Yet, within hours, the situation was declared under […]
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où […]
Nairobi — Chad’s latest constitutional amendment, which eliminates presidential term limits, poses a severe threat to the rule of law and democratic governance, according to human rights observers. The changes, recently approved by parliament, pave […]
Moussa Mara’s trial highlights Mali’s suppression of free speech In a courtroom in Bamako, Mali’s capital, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood stoically as judges dismissed his legal team’s plea for provisional release. Instead, prosecutors […]
Click to expand Image On September 1, the transitional legislative body in Burkina Faso passed a new law that classifies consensual same-sex acts as a criminal offense. This development signifies a major regression for the […]
Unpacking the core issues in Mauritania’s national dialogue initiative Mauritania’s ongoing national dialogue—led by coordinator Moussa Fall—aims to foster inclusive governance by engaging diverse societal segments. At its heart lies a fundamental principle: the indispensable […]
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un […]
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, issued a […]
Mali’s escalating clampdown on civil society amid rising dissent Click to expand Image In Mali, the recent decision by the Minister of Territorial Administration to dissolve a student association is the latest in a series […]