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US reorients Sahel policy toward trade and security partnerships The recent visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s renewed engagement…
The Tchad human rights landscape in 2025 reflects a troubling consolidation of power under President Mahamat Idriss Déby, whose 2024 election victory—criticized for irregularities by opposition groups—set the stage for…
Niger’s descent into authoritarian rule and escalating violence Since the military takeover in July 2023, Niger has witnessed a dramatic deterioration in its human rights landscape. The ruling junta has…
The capital of Niger, Niamey, faced an unprecedented security challenge in the early hours of January 29, when coordinated gunfire and explosions erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport. For…
The United States has initiated a strategic shift in its foreign policy toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—where military-led governments have pivoted away from traditional allies like…





