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.
Niger struggles with dual health crises: polio resurgence amid COVID-19 pandemic The Niger is currently battling two major health threats simultaneously: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a sudden polio outbreak that has already affected two children in the regions of Niamey and Tillaberi. This double burden is putting immense strain on the country’s already fragile […]
The United Nations recently issued a stark warning, designating Gaza, Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali as regions facing the most critical levels of food insecurity. These areas are now under maximum alert, demanding immediate and urgent attention from the global community to avert widespread suffering. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
Humanitarian agencies have issued a stark warning: nearly 230,000 individuals have been displaced in Burkina Faso since the year began, a direct consequence of escalating jihadist group violence. This volatile security situation in the central Sahel region continues to severely impact children and their families. The Rapid Response Operational Coordination Group (GCORR) reports that approximately […]
Human rights organizations are urging the Niger government to immediately release Moussa Tiangari, a prominent civil society activist and human rights defender, following six months of arbitrary detention. The call comes as authorities continue to misuse terrorism-related charges to silence dissenting voices. Click to expand Image Arbitrary arrest and detention On 3 December 2024, plain-clothes […]
UN experts raise alarm over Mali’s suspension of political party activities A consortium of independent United Nations experts issued a stern warning on Thursday, asserting that the Malian Council of Ministers’ approval of a bill nullifying fundamental safeguards for political engagement, coupled with the signing of a decree to indefinitely suspend political party operations in […]
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un s’adresse aux diplomates, l’autre aux défenseur·e·x·s.
Mali protests in Bamako against political party ban fears Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on Saturday, May 3rd, to voice their opposition to a potential ban on political parties, rallying around democratic principles in a climate of growing repression. “Long live democracy, down with dictatorship!” echoed through Bamako’s Palais de la […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—faces mounting questions about the future of democracy within its borders. Since 2020, military juntas have seized power in these nations, citing rampant insecurity and terrorism as primary motivations. However, as transitions drag on, citizens and observers alike are questioning whether these governments truly intend […]
In Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger, military authorities are using forced disappearances as a systematic tool to silence dissent and suppress civil society. According to the latest findings from human rights organizations, security forces and defense units are increasingly relying on unlawful detentions and abductions to curb opposition voices and stifle criticism of governing […]
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel researcher at Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, issued a stark warning: « The suggestion to dissolve political parties in Mali is deeply troubling and represents a blatant violation […]
Mali becomes first nation to deploy hybrid malaria vaccine approach 25 april 2025 The Republic of Mali has made history by becoming the first country globally to implement a hybrid malaria vaccination strategy, marking a significant milestone in public health innovation on World Malaria Day. This groundbreaking approach combines routine vaccination with seasonal booster doses […]
Authorities in Burkina Faso have officially designated several exiled journalists and civil society activists as wanted individuals, accusing them of “criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise.” This move is widely viewed as a tactical expansion of the government’s campaign to silence dissenting voices and dismantle independent media coverage. A new phase of repression […]
