Benin’s harmonious blend: easter celebrations and election campaigns converge
On Monday, April 6, 2026, Benin presented a truly distinctive spectacle. As Christian adherents joyfully commemorated the resurrection of Christ…
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Benin’s dual focus: electoral anticipation and sporting aspirations towards AFCON 2027
Political landscape: on the cusp of a landmark election With a pivotal presidential election scheduled in less than a week,…
Benin: clarifying child mortality statistics and the role of malnutrition
The misrepresentation of statistical data can profoundly distort its intended meaning and public perception. On March 31, 2026, during an…
Crimes against humanity in Burkina Faso: who is accountable for the atrocities?
Unprecedented violence engulfs Burkina Faso as all factions commit war crimes Since 2023, Burkina Faso‘s military, alongside allied militias and…
Morocco and Algeria’s competing visions for Sahel development
On the surface, the nations within the Sahel belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly…
Niger’s persistent struggle: uncovering the roots of corruption and financial crime
Each year, the release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of the state of…
Jnih’s expansion dilemma beyond the Sahel in west africa
JNIM’s strategic expansion beyond the Sahel: a complex dilemma for West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), Al-Qaeda’s affiliate…
Washington’s strategic shift in the Sahel: Morocco as the regional hub
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. As European forces exit Mali, Burkina Faso,…
Human rights violations in Niger after 2023 coup
The following analysis was developed ahead of Niger’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session, scheduled for April-May 2026. It assesses…
CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs…
Burkina Faso’s deepening human rights crisis: a 2024 landscape
Burkina Faso’s human rights situation experienced a profound deterioration throughout 2024. The nation witnessed an alarming escalation in deadly attacks…
Regional conference on human rights protection in the Sahel amid insecurity
Strengthening human rights frameworks in the Sahel’s most volatile regions The National Human Rights Commission of Niger (CNDH) recently hosted…