Washington shifts strategy in the Sahel with focus on commerce and security
The arrival of Nick Checker, who leads the Bureau of African Affairs at the US
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Human rights crisis in Chad: political repression and escalating violence in 2025
Key developments in Chad’s political landscape The 2025 presidential election victory of Mahamat Idriss Déby
Niger human rights crisis in 2025 after military coup
The human rights landscape in the Niger has worsened significantly since the July 2023 military
Niamey under siege: how islamic state’s attack exposed Niger’s shifting security alliances
An unprecedented assault on Niamey’s international hub The night of January 28 to 29 marked
US recalibrates strategy to engage with Sahel military leaders
The United States has signaled a major pivot in its diplomatic approach toward three West