Niger: 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… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Historic Election - a Vote for Change

The latest elections saw a significant defeat of the ruling party which was responsible for taking out a 3 billion IMF loan and implementing austerity measures. Read more »

Africa: Will Chad Deal the Final Blow Against French Military Presence in Africa's Sahel?

Popular forces struggling against French neocolonialism in Chad explain to Peoples Dispatch the conjuncture that brought the Chadian president to end military ties with former… Read more »

Ghana: High Stakes but Low Expectations Ahead of Ghana's General Election

Ghanaians are getting ready to vote on December 7 amid a sense of apathy, frustration, and cautious hope Read more »

West Africa: 'There Is No Terrorism, There Is [only] France,' Says President of the West African Peoples' Organization

Philippe Noudjènoumè blames France for terrorist presence in the Sahel and criticizes the Benin government's collusion with Macron Read more »

West Africa: Delegation From Alliance of Sahel States Visits Cuba for Revolutionary Exchange

Malian, Burkinabé, and Nigerien visitors to Cuba felt an even stronger push to fight for socialism after seeing the progress of Africa's sister revolution in Cuba Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Enforced Violent Crackdown On Hunger Protests to Satisfy IMF Demands

Nigerian President and alleged CIA asset Bola Tinubu implemented a nation-wide crackdown on protests against hunger and the cost-of-living crisis, resulting in dozens of deaths Read more »

West Africa: People of Sahel Inspire Global Movement Against Imperialism

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… Read more »

West Africa: The Second Struggle for African Independence Has Begun in the Sahel

"Many people outside think we are living under a military dictatorship. But the delegates who have come to attend the conference are seeing that we are free" and exerting… Read more »

West Africa: The Anti-Imperialist Upsurge in the Sahel Is Irreversible, Say Leaders At Historic Conference in Niamey

Hundreds gather in Niamey, Niger for opening day of a historic conference in solidarity with the people of the Sahel Read more »

West Africa: 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… Read more »

Niger: 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… Read more »

West Africa: The Confederation of Sahel States and Their Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism

Alex Anfruns analyzes the resistance of the people of the Sahel region against colonial domination and for prosperity Read more »

West Africa: Niger to Host Conference in Solidarity With the Sahel Amid Its Anti-Imperialist Upsurge

Activists from across Africa and the world will gather in Niger from November 19 to 21 for the "Conference in Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel". Read more »

Africa: Africa and the World Commemorates Cabral, 100 Years On

The struggles waged by Cabral and the PAIGC continue to be incredibly relevant today. The ongoing and increasing brutality of Western imperialism in the 21st century necessitates a… Read more »

Benin: Communist Leader in Benin Holds Press Conference in Support of Venezuela's Sovereignty and Democracy

"It's not a question of democracy or defending human rights, but of sovereignty and safeguarding the interests of the people," says PCB leader Read more »

West Africa: The Sahel Stands Up and the World Must Pay Attention

This past weekend the heads of state from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met in the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States. Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaians Organize Car Caravan in Solidarity With Palestine

For the last eight months, people in the West African nation have been organizing actions to demand an immediate end to Israel's genocide in Gaza Read more »

Senegal: Who Is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's New President?

44-year-old Faye won the March 24 election with 54.2% of the vote, according to the official provisional results from the National Voting Census Commission. He has promised to… Read more »

Niger: Why Has Niger Declared U.S. Military Presence in Its Territory Illegal?

Only months after forcing its former colonizer France to withdraw its troops, Niger, West Africa's largest country, has said the presence of US troops is illegal. This could be a… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal to Hold Presidential Election After Constitutional Council Voids Delay

President Macky Sall's announcement to hold an election on March 23 follows weeks of uncertainty over his bid to extend his time in power Read more »

Senegal: Senegalese Civil Society 'Remains Vigilant' As Top Court Overturns Election Delay

The Constitutional Council nullified a presidential decree and a law passed by parliament postponing the February 25 elections. The chief election body has ordered that elections… Read more »

Senegal: Anger Grows Over 'Constitutional Coup' in Senegal

On February 3, President Macky Sall announced an indefinite suspension of the presidential election set for February 25. On February 5, after opposition deputies were forcibly… Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaians Mobilize in Solidarity With Palestine and to Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza

The protest in Kumasi, along with the demonstrations taking place across Ghana, serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for a ceasefire Read more »

West Africa: 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… Read more »