Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie
Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become “a remote-controlled political instrument” operated from Paris to suit its “geopolitical considerations”.
Niger’s new government “is a blessing for us farmers”
From the small peasants to farmers with relatively large land-holding, Niger’s farming community explains to Peoples Dispatch why they support the popular anti-France military government.
Niger hosts historic conference on the fight against neocolonialism in the Sahel
Ahead of the “Conference in Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel” in Niamey, Peoples Dispatch brings forth stories of resilience and resistance of the people of Niger whose success in forcing their former colonizer France on the retreat has inspired Pan-African movements across the continent.
Niger resists in the crosshairs of sanctions and climate catastrophe
Aboubakar Alassane of the West Africa Peoples Organization (WAPO) explains how Nigeriens are enduring the consequences of unprecedented floods that devastated their economy already crippled by sanctions.
African Union 2025 elections are a contest of prestige and clout, not continental vision
The elections for African Union Commission Chairperson are set for February 2025, yet it seems that candidates’ are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than a chance to build continental unity and challenge western dominance.
France’s persecution of Pan-Africanist Kemi Seba
The prominent Pan-Africanist activist was apprehended and interrogated by the French counter-terrorism and counter-espionage agency on October 14.
Atención: El Sahel se levanta
El pasado fin de semana, los jefes de Estado de Burkina Faso, Malí y Níger se reunieron en la primera cumbre de la Alianza de Estados del Sahel.
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger weeks after Sahel states announce withdrawal from bloc
The West African bloc has lifted a majority of the sweeping sanctions it had imposed on Niger, including border closures and a freezing of state assets. The move followed soon after Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their withdrawal from ECOWAS after forming the Alliance of Sahel States
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa’s popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal
Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government
On December 4, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the National People’s Assembly citing an alleged coup attempt. The move followed just months after a coalition led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC) won a decisive majority in the elections
ECOWAS to hold talks with Niger as Sahel states move to expand ties
The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a “short transition roadmap” that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, is strengthening regional integration
“The West’s domination… is coming to an end” says leader of Niger’s Revolutionary Organization for New Democracy
Peoples Dispatch spoke with Sani Adamou to discuss the recent coups which he claims are expressions of widespread discontent
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