Burkina Faso: Influential Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Sparks Alarm in Bobo-Dioulasso

A climate of uncertainty now surrounds the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro, an influential religious leader in Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso. One week has passed since his last public

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Tchad politics today: human rights challenges in 2025

Key developments in human rights under Mahamat Idriss Déby The political landscape in Tchad in 2025 has been dominated by President Mahamat Idriss Déby’s consolidation of power following his controversial

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Political instability in Benin: assessing the coup attempt and aftermath

The West African nation of Bénin has recently faced a significant political crisis following a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. This development has raised serious concerns about regional stability

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The future of democracy within the Alliance of Sahel States

The political landscape in West Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Currently, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are governed by military leaders who assumed control between 2020 and 2023. These

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Burkina Faso crackdown on dissent and press freedom

In Burkina Faso, a troubling pattern has emerged as authorities target journalists and activists critical of the regime. A recently released list of individuals sought for alleged ‘conspiracy with terrorist

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Optimiser le financement de la santé au Niger : vers une meilleure coordination

Renforcer la synergie pour le financement de la santé au Niger Le Niger, nation enclavée d’Afrique de l’Ouest, a été marqué par des sécheresses récurrentes et des instabilités sécuritaires. Ces

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Mali human rights crisis in 2025: repression and conflict escalate

Mali human rights crisis in 2025 The Malian government has intensified restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society members have

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