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The political landscape in Chad in 2025-2026 remains dominated by the consolidation of power by President Mahamat Idriss Déby, whose controversial 2024 re-election set the stage for sweeping constitutional changes. …
Chad’s human rights crisis in 2026 under mahamat idriss déby Read More
During the late hours between Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, the silence around Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This rare direct …
Isis-Sahel strikes Niamey airport as Russian forces solidify presence in Niger Read More
US military cooperation with Sahel juntas shifts focus to security amid rising jihadist threats The United States has announced a significant shift in its policy toward the military-led governments of …
Us military cooperation with Sahel juntas after Russia pivot Read More
The military leadership in Niger, which seized control in 2023, has intensified its anti-French rhetoric following an assault on the airport in Niamey. The junta’s head has publicly accused France, …
Niger junta points finger at France after deadly airport assault Read More
Recent events like school kidnappings and attacks on places of worship have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. Following US military strikes against jihadist groups on Christmas Day—intended to …
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity: a humanitarian emergency often mislabeled Read More
Explosions and gunfire rock Niamey’s international airport The capital of Niger, Niamey, experienced a wave of intense gunfire and explosions in the early hours of Thursday, according to a Reuters …
Security concerns rise in Niamey after heavy gunfire near airport Read More
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty—yet it has created significant hurdles for …
Free movement challenges for AES trade and travel Read More
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026 In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Burkina Faso stands out as a regional leader in healthcare …
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026 Read More
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by juntas that seized power through coups. This ongoing collaboration …
Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions Read More
Key Progress Highlights Significant milestones achieved between 2018 and 2024 include: Expanded and Enhanced Healthcare Access: Over 5 million people in Mali and Mauritania, with women representing half of this …
Transforming health services in fragile Sahel communities: 2018-2024 achievements Read More
Mali’s malaria battle takes a leap forward with R21/Matrix-M vaccine The Republic of Mali has achieved a major milestone in its malaria eradication efforts. By incorporating the WHO-recommended R21/Matrix-M vaccine …
Malaria vaccine r21/matrix-m transforms malaria fight in Mali Read More
In a tragic escalation of violence, an armed assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger on Sunday, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others in critical condition. The …
Deadly jihadist attack claims 31 lives in western Niger Read More