Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
Mali security crisis: how the insurgent offensive challenges the junta
In the early hours of April 25, the silence of Kati—a military stronghold located just 15 kilometers from Mali’s capital, Bamako—was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This marked the
Read MoreAlgeria’s strategic partnership with imam mahmoud dicko and its sahelian implications
Mali finds itself grappling with an exceptionally precarious security landscape, marked by recent assaults that have reportedly claimed hundreds of lives among both civilians and military personnel, as indicated by
Read MoreA strategic blow: africa corps’ malian struggles after Kidal’s recapture
RécitRécit International « C’est un échec » : au Mali, la débâcle d’Africa Corps, vitrine militaire de Vladimir Poutine Offrir cet article RéagirEnregistrer Partager The recent recapture of Kidal, a historic Touareg stronghold
Read MoreMilitary coups in africa since 2020 and their impact
The Bénin has recently become the latest African nation to face a military takeover attempt, joining a troubling trend that has swept across the continent since 2020. This incident, which
Read MoreRising crackdown on human rights defenders across the Sahel
Across the Sahel, human rights advocates are increasingly targeted by state authorities as civic space shrinks and public freedoms face severe threats. On February 20, 2025, the Observatory for the
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s human rights record faces scrutiny from the african commission
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – Human Rights Watch has called on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to address the most critical human rights challenges in
Read MoreNiger: post-coup authorities imperil fundamental rights
Following the military takeover on July 26, 2023, authorities in Niger have engaged in widespread arbitrary detentions of former government officials and have systematically suppressed critical media outlets and peaceful
Read MoreUnpacking the Niger coup: why this sahel crisis stands apart
The military takeover in Niger, orchestrated by General Abdourahamane Tiani on July 26, which unseated President Mohamed Bazoum, marks the seventh such event in the Sahel region since 2020. This
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s intricate path: navigating post-Compaoré power dynamics
The definition of a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the prevailing interests of the international community and endorsed by neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the “appointment” of Transitional President
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