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The Alliance of Sahel States: A New Era for the Troubled Sahel Region and Democracy in Africa
On 16 September 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three West African nations led by military juntas, announced the...
“We Are Coming in if Diplomacy Fails” – ECOWAS Army Chiefs Warn Niger Junta
The political upheaval that unfolded in Niger with the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum has ignited a firestorm of...
ECOWAS Authorizes Deployment of Standby Force to Niger Amidst Political Crisis
In response to the ongoing political turmoil in Niger following a recent coup d’état that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum,...
Emerging Nexus in the Sahel Region: The Unholy Alliance of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
By Thierno Diallo On July 26, Niger found itself in a state of profound uncertainty following what may be...
2023 Ibrahim Forum Highlights Africa’s Potential and Challenges in Global Arena
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation recently hosted the 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) from the 28th to the 30th of...
Effective Strategies for Countering Extremism in the Sahel: Importance of Economic Development to Community Engagement
Combating extremism in the Sahel region is a complex and pressing issue that requires a comprehensive review of the...
The “curse” of the Sahel region, the land of opportunities
By Awuor Alai The Sahel region aptly dubbed the land of opportunities, spans a large area covering 3,053,200 km2....
State of the Continent: ‘Is this the Africa we Want?’
The continent celebrated 58 years since the formation of the Africa Union (formerly Organization of Africa Unity) towards the...
Niger: The role of women in the very first democratic transition
Since independence, Niger never experienced a democratic transition. Political and democratic instability was marked by recurrent military coups, the...