Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the uncovering of a significant network of dishonest officials within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, apprehended in October, face allegations of accepting payments to influence legal rulings. Significant irregularities within Burkina Faso’s judiciary According to an official statement reviewed on Thursday, approximately ten […]
Mali fuel crisis cripples humanitarian aid operations A severe fuel shortage in Mali, triggered by jihadist blockades on critical highways, is exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. This disruption is severely impacting daily life and paralyzing United Nations-led aid efforts in regions already plagued by hunger and insecurity. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of […]
press freedom in Niger under severe threat: six journalists targeted On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey, Niger, arrested six journalists in a clear violation of press freedom. The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains—a joint program of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture […]
Global hunger crisis: UN warns of famine in 16 critical zones Global hunger is worsening in 16 critical regions worldwide, warns a new United Nations report, as funding shortfalls and escalating conflicts push millions closer to famine. The crisis spans continents, from the Middle East to Africa and Asia, with some areas facing imminent catastrophic […]
Niamey, 12 November 2025 – Dr Jean Baptiste Nikiema has officially assumed his role as the Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Niger. During a formal ceremony, he presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens Abroad, His Excellency Mr. Bakary Yaou Sangaré. The event, attended by key […]
President GOÏTA Initiates Construction of 15 New Hospitals in Mali! Bamako, November 10, 2025. General Assimi GOÏTA, President of the Transition, officially launched the Presidential Emergency Hospital Project by laying its cornerstone. This significant ceremony, held at the Korofina Reference Health Center in Commune I of the Bamako District, marks the commencement of a substantial […]
Amnesty International has condemned the two-year prison sentence, including one year of enforced incarceration and a symbolic fine of just 1 franc CFA (€0.0015) to the Malian state, handed down to former Prime Minister Moussa Mara. The organisation describes the ruling as a mockery of justice, particularly as it stems from accusations of damaging state […]
malians prioritize universal healthcare despite persistent challenges Recent years have seen the Mali government making strides in key health indicators, including reductions in infant mortality, under-5 child mortality, maternal mortality, and gains in life expectancy (World Health Organization, 2025; UNICEF, 2025). In 2018, the country launched an ambitious universal health coverage (UHC) plan as outlined […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent call for international support to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Sahel. With nearly 4 million people displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring countries, the situation has worsened by two-thirds over the past five years due to escalating insecurity, limited […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for robust international support to its operations in the Sahel region. Currently, nearly four million individuals are displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring nations. This alarming figure represents an increase of approximately two-thirds over the past five years, primarily driven […]
This critical assessment, prepared ahead of Niger’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in April-May 2026, examines the country’s compliance with international human rights obligations following the 2023 political upheaval. The evaluation specifically addresses key concerns raised during Niger’s prior UPR, including unlawful detentions, arbitrary arrests, the plight of human rights defenders, and the erosion of […]
Niger is currently grappling with one of the most severe economic and security crises in its recent history. The nation finds itself caught between the relentless threat of armed groups and the profound diplomatic isolation resulting from the junta, led by Abdourahamane Tiani. In this challenging environment, mere survival has transformed into an act of […]
