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West Africa and Sahel Face Escalating Repression Under Military Rule Military-led governments across West Africa and the Sahel have significantly tightened their grip on power in 2025, systematically eroding democratic freedoms and silencing dissent, according […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From January 23 to February 12, the Halles Saint-Géry in Brussels will host a poignant photographic exhibition focused on the ongoing challenges in Mali. Titled “In Their Eyes,” the event is a collaborative effort by […]

A visual journey into the humanitarian crisis in Mali From January 23 to February 12, the Halles Saint-Géry in Brussels will host a poignant photographic exhibition focused on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Mali. Titled […]

The combination of budget cuts and surging violence is driving millions in West and Central Africa toward a catastrophic food emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that 55 million people—including over 13 million children—could […]

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, […]