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Following the military coup in Niger on July 26, 2023, international responses were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS, the AU, and nations like the USA, France, and Russia quickly articulated their positions. Within Bénin, […]
The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has drawn significant concern from Bénin’s opposition party, ‘’Les Démocrates’’. On […]
Sahel faces unprecedented human rights challenges in volatile border regions In Niamey, key stakeholders gathered for a pivotal two-day regional conference dedicated to strengthening human rights protection mechanisms across the Sahel. The event, co-chaired by […]
urgent call to protect press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso Under the leadership of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), nearly 30 human rights organizations and media outlets have issued a joint appeal to authorities in […]
In the evolving geopolitical landscape of Africa, a network of prominent voices has emerged, actively aligning with Moscow’s strategic interests. At the forefront of this movement are influential figures such as Kemi Seba and Nathalie […]
Human rights situation in Mali: a deepening crisis in 2025 In 2025, Mali faced severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society […]
Niger’s Health Common Fund Evaluated by France’s AFD The Niger Health Common Fund, established in 2006, has mobilized over 91 million euros to support health policies in Niger. A recent evaluation by the French Development […]
Niger vaccination against deadly measles and meningitis outbreaks 6 July 2018 Miriam Alía, Vaccination and Outbreak Response Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the recent outbreaks of meningitis C and measles that have affected Niger […]