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corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue le niveau perçu de corruption […]
The Republic of the Chad has emerged as a critical haven for refugees fleeing Sudan’s brutal conflict, yet this act of solidarity has stretched the Chad government’s resources to their limits. With over 900,000 Sudanese […]
A drone strike in Niger’s Tillabéri region has left at least 17 civilians dead, including four children, and injured 13 others in a crowded market near the village of Kokoloko. The attack, which also killed […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially took delivery of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This significant acquisition aims to bolster the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and enhance […]
By Marie Toulemonde and Matteo Maillard Published on February 7 at 12:30 PM, updated February 11 at 4:44 PM Reading time: 8 minutes. An unprecedented attack struck right in the heart of Niamey. In the […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly urged the government of Burkina Faso to reverse its restrictive measures on civil liberties, including the proposed ban on political parties. In a […]
US shifts focus to security and trade in the Sahel region The recent visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s re-engagement with the Sahel. However, […]
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 […]
Burkina Faso’s pioneering efforts: from rural villages to bustling markets, a path to cervical cancer elimination Ouagadougou – “When the town crier announced that health workers would be providing free screenings, I felt a pang of […]
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 […]