Year: 2026

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially took delivery of 39 robust all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. These vehicles are set to significantly bolster the nation’s…

UN human rights chief calls for restoration of democratic freedoms in Burkina Faso

Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso, urging an end to all measures that restrict civic…

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Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening

In a bold move to tackle one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, Burkina Faso has launched an innovative strategy that brings cervical cancer screening directly to communities. This groundbreaking…

Military juntas in West Africa and the Sahel escalate crackdown on freedoms

Click to expand Image According to the Human Rights Watch World Report 2026, several West African leaders significantly increased their suppression of civil liberties during 2025 while consolidating their grip…

Us strategy shifts to trade and security focus in Sahel region

US strategy shifts to trade and security focus in Sahel region This week’s visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s Africa Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s…

Politics

Chad 2026 human rights overview: political consolidation and rising tensions

Significant developments President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his grip on power throughout 2025, following a 2024 presidential election that faced heavy criticism from the opposition for various irregularities. Constitutional amendments…

Niger: human rights crisis under military rule in 2025

Since the July 2023 military coup, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the junta intensifying repression against political opponents, dissidents, union members, and journalists. The military…

Russia’s growing role in Niger security after islamist attack in Niamey

In the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, to Thursday, January 29, gunfire and explosions echoed around the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. This rare…

Us military support for Sahel after Russia pivot challenges security ties

Following a strategic shift in military alliances, the United States has announced a renewed commitment to engage with three Sahelian nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—despite their growing ties with Russia.…

Niger junta accuses France following assault on Niamey airport

Key developments in the Niamey airport attack The leader of Niger’s military junta has credited Russia for its assistance in countering an attack on the Niamey airport. He has also…

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Security alert: gunfire and explosions near Niamey airport in Niger