Mariama Hamani
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- May 3, 2026
- 9 views
Ghana’s security imperative: critical insights from Mali’s russian alliance
The coordinated jihadist assaults that rocked Mali on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal moment, not only for Bamako and the escalating violence across the Sahel but also for the…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- April 28, 2026
- 10 views
Malian setbacks for Russia’s africa corps amid surging jihadist offensives
A significant and symbolic defeat unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from Africa Corps, who succeeded the Wagner Group in 2025 and are allied with…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- April 28, 2026
- 7 views
An uneasy alliance in Mali: jihadists and separatists unite against the junta
A series of coordinated attacks launched over the weekend by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has plunged Mali…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- March 1, 2026
- 13 views
Geopolitical rivalries and development strategies in the Sahel
The nations comprising the Sahel belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly present the economic profile of a burgeoning new eldorado. Frankly, it’s far from…
Boureima Amadou
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- February 7, 2026
- 5 views
Niger’s security challenges under president tiani’s leadership
The night of January 28-29, 2026, will be etched in Niger’s contemporary history. Dozens of fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) launched an unprecedented assault on…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- January 8, 2026
- 14 views
Mali’s 2024 corruption perception index ranking reveals governance challenges
Mali ranks 136th out of 180 in 2024 corruption perception index In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 released by Transparency International, Mali secures the 136th position among…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- September 16, 2025
- 11 views
The disastrous impact of russian mercenary operations in Mali
When the infamous Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries declared its departure from Mali earlier this year, it publicly stated on social media that their “mission was accomplished.” Despite over three…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- May 8, 2025
- 10 views
Un experts warn Mali against restricting political parties
United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticized a recent move by Mali’s government that threatens to undermine political freedoms. In a joint statement, they condemned both the adoption of…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- July 25, 2024
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Niger’s human rights crisis one year after military takeover
Niger’s authoritarian shift: a year of repression under military rule One year after a military coup in Niger, authorities have intensified crackdowns on dissent, silencing opposition, media, and civil society,…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- July 11, 2024
- 9 views
Kémi Séba’s influence in francophone Africa: propaganda accusations and French citizenship revocation
Provenant du podcast Le monde est à nous Par Isabelle Labeyrie Suivre While Russia engages in overt military conflict in Ukraine, it simultaneously wages a significant influence campaign across Africa.…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- October 26, 2023
- 8 views
Niger: post-coup authorities jeopardize fundamental rights
Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Niger’s ruling authorities have arbitrarily detained numerous former government officials and stifled critical media and peaceful opposition. This alarming trend has been…
- Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
- August 25, 2023
- 12 views
Niger’s pivotal coup: why this sahel crisis reshapes regional and global dynamics
The military takeover in Niger on July 26, orchestrated by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, marks the seventh such event in the Sahel since 2020. This recent…
