How will the departure of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS impact human rights?

The imminent exit of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could significantly curtail citizens’ access to justice, particularly through the regional court.

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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

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Amnesty International urges Niger to free journalist Samira Sabou

Responding to the alarming forced disappearance of Nigerien journalist and blogger Samira Sabou, who was reportedly abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals identifying as security personnel,

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Unpacking 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

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Bénin opposition challenges government on Niger intervention plans

Following the military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, global responses emerged swiftly. Key international bodies such as CEDEAO, the AU, alongside nations like the USA, France, and Russia,

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Bénin’s les démocrates party advocates for dialogue in Niger crisis

The unfolding political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military action from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the Nigerien putschists, has deeply concerned

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Human rights protection in the Sahel: regional conference in Niamey

In Niamey, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a regional summit dedicated to human rights protection frameworks within the context of the

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Press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso calls for action

Global appeal to halt press freedom violations in Mali and Burkina Faso A newspaper vendor displaying headlines about Burkina Faso’s January 22, 2022 coup. Organisation: RSF_fr RSF_Inter Share: facebook twitter

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Burkina Faso’s deepening media crackdown: French journalists ordered to leave

Click to expand Image A television displays the disrupted signal of France 24, just hours after Burkina Faso’s military government halted the channel on March 27, 2023. © 2023 Olympia

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France and Russia clash over panafrican influencer accused of pro-Russia propaganda

The escalating information war unfolding across Africa pits France against Russia in a high-stakes battle for influence. Sparked by Moscow’s 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, this hybrid warfare

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Mali’s malnutrition crisis: public health emergency and solutions

Mali’s malnutrition crisis: public health emergency and solutions Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Mali, a landlocked nation in West Africa with over 15 million inhabitants. Despite ongoing

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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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