Recent comments by Ibrahim Traoré on democracy have spread widely in Western media following an interview, but interpretations that he rejects democracy appear to misrepresent his position.

Niger’s defense and security forces say they have successfully repelled an attack on Air Base 401 at Tahoua Airport on the night of March 8–9, 2026. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A top leader in Niger called for citizens to remain alert given increased tensions with France. Niger has publicly accused France of attempting to violate its territorial sovereignty.

The Sahel country inaugurated an electric vehicle assembly plant in January 2025, revolutionizing the national automotive sector.

For young people, who make up 75% of Burkina Faso’s population, Sankara’s legacy lives on in the policies of the current president

“Nostalgic for the colonial era and concerned by the loss of influence in Sahel”, France is intent on destabilizing the AES by providing intelligence, “logistical support, arms and ammunition” to the terrorist groups, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger allege.

Solidarity events in Kenya and Tanzania marked two years since the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States, celebrating the Sahel’s bold anti-imperialist stance and vision for sovereignty.

This meeting is part of a series of activities promoted by the MST in support of the revolutions underway in the African region

In interviews with local media, Commander General Michael Langley stood by his controversial remarks about Traoré.

After expelling the French military, the people of Niger are fighting to overthrow the remaining colonial structures

From November 19-21, hundreds gathered in Niamey for the Conference in Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel and heard first hand from people who have been on the frontlines of the struggle against French colonialism.

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.