CADHP urges Burkina Faso to uphold human rights amid growing abuses
Why the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights must address Burkina Faso’s human rights crisis The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (CADHP) is set to examine Burkina Faso’s human rights record on October 23, 2024, presenting a critical opportunity to address escalating abuses in the country. HumanContinue Reading
Burkina Faso two years after coup: alarming surge in rights violations
Burkina Faso’s democratic regression: two years of unchecked repression Two years after Burkina Faso’s military coup on 30 September 2022, the nation’s transition to constitutional order remains stalled. What began as a promise of reform has devolved into systematic suppression of civil liberties, with the transitional authorities systematically silencing dissentContinue Reading
Bénin: coup d’état foiled raises questions about post-Talon era
Bénin Bénin: coup d’état foiled raises questions about post-Talon era The arrest this week in Benin of three prominent figures on suspicion of plotting a “coup d’état” has thrust into the spotlight the question of who will succeed President Patrice Talon, whose second term is set to end in 2026.Continue Reading
Niger’s human rights crisis one year after military takeover
Military junta tightens grip on dissent as Niger marks coup anniversary Click to expand Image Nairobi – Since seizing power in Niger one year ago, the military junta has systematically suppressed opposition voices, independent media and peaceful dissent, according to joint findings by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and theContinue Reading
Kémi Séba: the controversial pan-african influencer tied to russian propaganda
In the landscape of Francophone African digital influence, few figures spark as much debate as Kémi Séba. The 42-year-old Béninois activist and online personality, known for his sharply anti-Western rhetoric, has become a central figure in the discourse surrounding Russian influence on the continent. His recent loss of French citizenship—formalizedContinue Reading
World bank boosts inclusive health system resilience in Mali with $125m funding
WASHINGTON — The World Bank has greenlit a $100 million IDA credit to bolster Mali’s healthcare system by enhancing access to quality reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent, and nutritional services. The initiative also aims to strengthen emergency health preparedness in vulnerable regions. The Keneya Yiriwali project (meaning “Health for All”Continue Reading
Military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger face legitimacy crisis
Rising repression in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as juntas struggle with failures Across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, military regimes are tightening their grip through widespread repression, arbitrary detentions and media crackdowns. This escalation reflects deepening crises of legitimacy as the juntas fail to deliver on their promises ofContinue Reading
Press freedom under threat in Niger amid arrests and intimidation
Press Freedom in Niger: A Growing Crisis The freedom of the press in Niger is facing severe threats as transitional authorities intensify intimidation and arbitrary arrests of journalists covering the country’s ongoing conflict and security concerns. This alarming trend has led many reporters to self-censor out of fear of retaliation.Continue Reading
Mali clamps down on civil society with increasing restrictions
Growing Crackdown on Civil Society Organizations in Mali The Mali government has intensified its crackdown on civil society, with the latest move being the dissolution of a prominent student association. This follows a pattern of restrictive actions targeting freedom of association and dissent across the country. The Minister of TerritorialContinue Reading
Cédéao exit by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger threatens human rights access
The imminent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (Cédéao) could severely restrict citizens’ ability to seek justice through its judicial body. This concern is shared by Ilaria Allegrozzi, a senior researcher at an international NGO, who highlights the critical role ofContinue Reading
Human rights crisis in Niger after military takeover
Military Junta in Niger Escalates Crackdown on Dissent and Media Freedom Since the July 26, 2023 military coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, Niger’s ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) has systematically targeted former government officials, journalists, and peaceful critics through arbitrary arrests andContinue Reading
Amnesty International calls for immediate release of disappeared journalist Samira Sabou in Niger
Amnesty International is sounding the alarm following the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerien journalist and blogger. She was abducted from her Niamey home on September 30th by masked individuals who identified themselves as security service personnel. Ousmane Diallo, a Sahel researcher for Amnesty International’s regional office forContinue Reading