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.
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 […]
Click to expand Image In Bamako, the capital of Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly in court on Tuesday as judges denied his legal team’s request for provisional release. Instead, prosecutors pushed for a two-year prison sentence—highlighting the military junta’s ongoing crackdown on political opposition and dissent in the country. Moussa Mara, who […]
Sahel states withdrawal from the international criminal court: a setback for victims and global justice The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI), a coalition of leading human rights organizations including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CCPI), Redress, Trial International, and Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ), has strongly […]
WHO strengthens partnerships with health NGOs in Mali Since 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) has led coordination efforts for health partner interventions in Mali. In 2025, the country faces severe humanitarian challenges, with 6.4 million people—nearly 28% of the population—requiring urgent assistance. The humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded at just 8.5%, with only […]
Transforming lives through skilled midwives in Mali Bamako — « I was too embarrassed to discuss contraception. In my community, it’s still a taboo topic. I feared judgment or gossip if I spoke openly about it, » shares Kadidia, a 19-year-old resident of Bamako. Like many young women in Mali, Kadidia faces significant social, cultural, […]
When the notorious Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, announced its withdrawal from Mali earlier this year, it publicly declared via social media that its “mission was accomplished.” However, the reality stands in stark contrast to this claim. Over three and a half years, the group engaged in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, yet its […]
