Irregular migration from West Africa is decreasing. Last year it fell by 62%, in the first half of 2026 by a further 67%. Meanwhile we are stepping up our investments in new opportunities and in the fight against the criminal networks behind human smuggling. https://t.co/iHCCoDsDPH #IrregularMigration #HumanSmuggling #WestAfrica #AW #NG #GH #CI #SN #ML
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa — In Senegal, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power https://t.co/DjGAPerjzW #LGBTQRights #HumanRights #WestAfrica #SN #NE #ML #BF #GH
On Tuesday, Burkina Faso, allied with Niger and Mali under military rule, banned the broadcasting of TV5 Monde, following Niger's suspension of nine French media outlets for allegedly jeopardizing public order, amidst growing anti-French sentiment and increasing restrictions on press freedom in the region. #PressFreedom #MediaCensorship #WestAfrica #BF #NE #ML #FR #RU #DE
Burkina Faso has banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde, joining Niger and Mali, which have suspended several French media outlets due to accusations of disinformation and threats to public order amidst rising anti-French sentiment and growing influence from Russia and China in the region. #PressFreedom #MediaCensorship #WestAfrica #BF #NE #ML #FR
