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Following the military coup d’état that unfolded in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift and pronounced. Major bodies such as ECOWAS, the AU, and prominent nations including the USA, France, and Russia, quickly articulated their positions. Within Bénin, the pronouncements from President Patrice Talon and the indications of a potential armed intervention have not been universally welcomed. Reports from Western media suggest Bénin might commit troops alongside ECOWAS to confront the military junta. Many stakeholders, notably the Catholic Church and various political figures, have openly voiced their…

Sahel nations unite to strengthen human rights safeguards amid escalating insecurity Niamey recently hosted a pivotal regional conference focused on human rights protection mechanisms in the Sahel, where escalating insecurity has created a severe humanitarian crisis. The event, held over two days, brought together key stakeholders from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger—the nations most affected by the deteriorating security situation along their shared borders. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Maty El Hadj Moussa, Chair of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), in the presence of high-level delegates, including the…

The ongoing information war between France and Russia in Africa has escalated into a direct confrontation. Following Russia’s intervention in the Central African Republic in 2018, Moscow intensified its efforts to undermine Paris’s influence across the continent by manipulating public opinion. Though France has only recently acknowledged this hybrid warfare strategy—previously observed in other regions since at least 2014—it is now responding with countermeasures of its own. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

strengthening cooperation and funding for health in Niger The Republic of Niger, a landlocked nation in West Africa, has grappled with persistent armed conflicts and prolonged periods of drought. These challenges have severely impacted the country’s healthcare infrastructure, contributing to some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates globally. In response to this critical situation, the Government of Niger has committed to achieving universal health coverage (UHC), building upon insights gained from previous initiatives aimed at broadening access to essential health services. In 2006, confronting alarming health indicators, the…

In the complex geopolitical chessboard of Africa, Evgueni Prigojine, a key Kremlin figure and financier of the Wagner Group, stands as a central player in spreading pro-Russian narratives. His influence network extends through organizations like the Afric (Association for Free Research and International Cooperation), led from Maputo by Mozambican academic José Matemulane. This structure, headed by Ioulia Afanasieva, a Prigojine associate, acts as a conduit for Russian influence operations across the continent. Through Afric, Prigojine collaborates with panafricanist media outlets such as Radio Révolution panafricaine and Afrique Média TV, based…