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The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) voices its profound concern and strong disapproval following the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire national territory of Mali. The UJPLA regards this measure as a severe infringement upon press freedom, freedom of expression, and […]

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Mali’s Corruption Perception Index ranking for 2024 highlights ongoing governance struggles In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, published by Transparency International, Mali ranks 136th out of 180 countries, scoring just 28 out of 100. This result underscores the persistent challenges the country faces in combating corruption, which continues to undermine governance and hinder […]

Mali’s diphtheria surge: a public health crisis amidst humanitarian challenges Santé The disease is accelerating at an alarming rate. Since mid-September, Mali has been grappling with a rapid outbreak of diphtheria, a preventable infection thriving amidst a fragile healthcare system, persistent supply shortages, and increasingly restricted humanitarian access. By early December, official reports indicated over […]

Why childhood vaccination in Burkina Faso is a lifesaving choice In Burkina Faso, mothers like Nadège Thiombiano understand the power of prevention. Living in Fada N’Gourma, she ensures her 13-month-old daughter, Mouzaratou, receives every recommended vaccine, including those against polio. For Nadège, vaccination isn’t just a routine—it’s a promise to protect her child from preventable […]

A sudden insurrection shook the foundations of power in Bénin early Sunday, December 7, but President Patrice Talon remains in control. A group of rebellious soldiers briefly seized the national broadcaster, SRTB, in Cotonou, announcing the president’s removal. However, the 67-year-old leader, who is scheduled to step down in April 2026, was quickly secured while […]

On the morning of Sunday, December 7, a group of soldiers appeared on Bénin‘s state television to announce they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. However, the presidency quickly responded, stating that the leader is secure and that the national army is successfully re-establishing order. This political unrest comes as Bénin, a coastal nation […]

A sudden wave of gunfire erupted in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, this Sunday morning, followed by an extraordinary broadcast on national television. A group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR), announced the immediate removal of President Patrice Talon from office. However, the government swiftly countered the claims, asserting […]

Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026

Mass killings in Ségou: army and dozos under scrutiny In a disturbing escalation of violence in central Mali, soldiers and allied militias are alleged to have carried out targeted killings of civilians in two villages within the Ségou region earlier this month. Survivors and community leaders describe chilling accounts of executions, arson, and systematic abuses […]

Deadly October raids leave 31 civilians dead in Ségou villages In a grim escalation of violence, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied militias carried out coordinated attacks on two villages in the Ségou region on October 2 and 13, resulting in at least 31 civilian deaths and widespread destruction. The raids targeted Kamona and […]

Mass killings in Mali’s central region linked to army and allied militias The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes in two villages within the Ségou region during early October. These allegations emerged following coordinated attacks on October 2 and October 13 in the villages […]