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The military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, swiftly prompted a wave of international responses. Major organizations such as ECOWAS, the African Union, and nations including the United States, France, and Russia, quickly articulated their positions. Within Bénin, the pronouncements from President Patrice Talon and the prospect of anContinue Reading

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The escalating political crisis in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has drawn significant concern from Benin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates. In an official press statement released on Saturday, August 5, 2023, Eric Houndété, the party’s president, emphasizedContinue Reading

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strengthening human rights frameworks in Sahel’s most vulnerable zones The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of Niger recently hosted a pivotal regional conference in Niamey, bringing together key stakeholders to address the escalating human rights challenges in the Sahel’s three-border zone—encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The two-day event, heldContinue Reading

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Tensions are escalating between France and Russia as a covert battle for influence unfolds across Africa. Moscow’s strategic push, launched after its 2018 military intervention in the Central African Republic, aims to undermine Paris’s historical ties with the continent by swaying public opinion through targeted disinformation campaigns and manipulative narratives.Continue Reading

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Mali’s nutrition crisis: a silent epidemic threatening children’s futures Nutrition updates Child nutrition Mali faces a severe public health crisis with child malnutrition affecting every corner of this West African nation of 15 million people. Despite recent prevention efforts, pockets of severe hunger persist across the country, demanding urgent attention.Continue Reading

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Strengthening health financing and partnership in Niger Collaborative efforts to enhance health system financing in Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked West African nation, has faced persistent challenges including armed conflicts and recurrent droughts. These crises have severely strained the country’s health system, contributing to some of the highestContinue Reading

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How Russian narratives are gaining ground in Africa through influential voices The Kremlin’s strategy in Africa extends beyond military and economic influence—it also relies on a network of pro-Russian influencers who amplify Moscow’s geopolitical messaging. Among them, Kemi Seba, Nathalie Yamb, and others play a key role in shaping publicContinue Reading

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Human rights crisis in Mali: a year of severe restrictions In 2025, Mali faced a deepening human rights crisis, with authorities imposing stricter limits on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society members were arbitrarily detained or forcibly disappeared. Government forces, their allies, and armedContinue Reading

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Evaluating the Common Health Fund in Niger: Insights from AFD In Niger, where the healthcare sector faces persistent underfunding, the Fonds commun santé has emerged as a critical mechanism to strengthen public health services. Established in 2006 with support from the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the World Bank,Continue Reading