Transition in Mali: Four Years of Official Narrative

21/08/2024, Luca Iotti

The lack of independent analysis and the strong influence of government propaganda make it difficult to form a clear picture of the events following the ousting of the last democratically elected president. As a result, the future appears even more uncertain. Coups in the Sahel region often seem to occur during the third quarter […]

Niger: one year after the political change

31/07/2024, Luca Iotti

In a symbolic gesture marking a turning point in Niger’s recent history, the current government has established a new national holiday. July 26 is now designated as a national celebration day, commemorating what the authorities call a crucial moment for the country’s sovereignty. This date marks the anniversary of an event that radically altered […]

The good and bad of revolutions

24/03/2024, m.armanino

The good guys are coming… They’re coming, they’re coming. Niger experienced its first putsch in 1974. It was organized by a quartet of officers led by Lieutenant Colonel Seyni Kountché who justified his seizure of power with the social difficulties highlighted by the famine… ‘After 15 years of reign marked by injustice, corruption , selfishness […]

Between coups d’état and terrorism

17/01/2024, Redazione BnD

In recent years, various coups have shaken Sahelian Africa, particularly the west-central Sahel.

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