Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
Niger: 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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