Amnesty International warns of escalating repression in Niger since the military coup

Eighteen months after the military takeover on July 26, 2023, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military regime is tightening its grip on Niger. A recent report by Amnesty…

Escalating crackdown on human rights defenders in Sahel nations

The Sahel is witnessing a disturbing surge in hostility toward human rights defenders, as civic freedoms deteriorate at an alarming rate. Governments in the region are increasingly resorting to systematic…

CADHP urges Burkina Faso to uphold human rights amid rising abuses

Why the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights must act on Burkina Faso The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) faces a critical moment as it prepares…

Coup d’Etat foiled in Benin raises questions about post-talon era

The recent arrest of three prominent figures in Benin, suspected of plotting a coup d’Etat, has thrust the question of President Patrice Talon’s succession into the national spotlight. The president’s…

Mali tightens crackdown on civil society organizations

Mali’s government escalates suppression of dissent under military rule The Mali government has recently dissolved the Association of Students and Pupils of Mali (AEEM), marking another step in its intensified…

CEDEAO withdrawal impact on human rights in Niger Burkina Faso Mali

Cédéao withdrawal by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso: a threat to human rights protections The recent announcement of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community…

Benin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms and political implications

A new constitution was formally adopted in Benin on November 1st, following an expedited parliamentary process. This significant legal update introduces a “presidential ticket” system, where the President of the…

Burkina Faso’s political transition: navigating change and reconciliation

The interpretation of what constitutes a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the international community’s will and the specific interests of neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the appointment of interim…