In partnership with national coalitions representing activists in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a compilation of effective methods for safeguarding human rights defenders and facilitating their essential activities during emergencies. The impact of global health measures on civic space The introduction of lockdownsContinue Reading
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate economic stability across West Africa faces a fresh challenge. Amidst households striving to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a stark reality emerges at fuel stations: a notable divergence in pricing has taken root between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: The paradoxContinue Reading
The legal situation concerning Kemi Seba has reached a critical juncture. Following his apprehension in South Africa for a significant breach of immigration laws, the individual known for his pronounced pan-Africanist stance is now confronted with serious legal repercussions. Beyond the public persona, the matter is of a criminal nature:Continue Reading
Once a prominent figure in the panafrican activist sphere, Kémi Séba now faces an unprecedented wave of abandonment following his detention in Pretoria this April. While his supporters decry what they call a political witch-hunt, his former allies—Nathalie Yamb and Franklin Nyamsi—have remained conspicuously silent, leaving a void where solidarityContinue Reading
As the news cycle intensifies regarding Kemi Seba’s apprehension in South Africa and the subsequent extradition requests, a digital storm of rumors and audio recordings has emerged. Beyond the intense political and legal maneuvering, a fundamental question persists: which jurisdiction can guarantee Kemi Seba the most dignified treatment as bothContinue Reading
Event details Date: February 24, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30 Location: Room K011, 1 pl. Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin, 75007, Paris Organisers: CERI, Africa Programme This upcoming session is hosted by the Africa: Citizenship, Violence and Politics research group at CERI in collaboration with the Africa Programme. It aims to dissect the evolvingContinue Reading