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.
Mali rolls out HPV vaccine: a major step in protecting women’s health The Malian government has taken a historic step by incorporating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization program starting November. During a ceremony in Bamako, attended by dignitaries and international partners including Gavi and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, […]
urgent call to protect civilians as human rights crisis deepens in Burkina Faso The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) must prioritize pressing human rights concerns during Burkina Faso’s upcoming review, scheduled for October 23, 2024, according to advocacy groups. The Burkinabè government faces mounting pressure to safeguard civilians caught in the armed […]
The political landscape in Burkina Faso remains deeply troubled two years after the military takeover on September 30, 2022. Despite initial promises of a democratic transition, the ruling authorities have systematically dismantled civic and democratic freedoms, silencing critics and undermining fundamental rights. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has condemned these widespread violations and […]
The recent detention of three influential figures in Bénin over an alleged “coup d’état” has shifted the national focus toward the 2026 presidential succession. As President Patrice Talon’s second term nears its conclusion, these arrests have sparked intense public debate regarding the country’s political future. On Wednesday, the prosecutor for the Court for the Suppression […]
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – One year has passed since the military takeover in Niger, and authorities have systematically suppressed opposition, independent media, and peaceful dissent, as reported today by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The military regime has arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, along […]
Au-delà du conflit en Ukraine, la Russie mène une stratégie d’influence active sur le continent africain. Dans ce contexte, Kémi Séba, figure médiatique influente, se retrouve au cœur des débats après avoir été déchu de la nationalité française. Un parcours marqué par le militantisme Âgé de 42 ans, Kémi Séba est un activiste panafricaniste originaire […]
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support Mali in enhancing the accessibility and utilization of crucial, high-quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) health services. This funding also aims to fortify the nation’s readiness for health emergencies in […]
Widespread repression, arbitrary detentions, and severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms mark a period of escalating authoritarianism for the military regimes of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). These governments, facing profound crises of legitimacy, have made the environment increasingly challenging for human rights defenders and media outlets across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. […]
The state of press freedom in Niger is currently under significant threat, with transition authorities accused of using intimidation and arbitrary arrests against media professionals covering security issues and the ongoing national conflict. Following the political upheaval on July 26, 2023—when Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the presidential guard, ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and established the […]
Mali’s government intensifies crackdown on civil society groups In Mali, the latest government move to dissolve an influential student association marks a growing trend of suppressing freedom of association. The Ministry of Territorial Administration accused the Association des Élèves et Étudiants du Mali (AEEM) of fostering violence and unrest in schools and universities, citing 2017-2018 […]
The impending exit of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises critical questions about the future of human rights protections in the region. A key concern centers on the reduced access to justice for citizens of these nations, particularly regarding the role of the ECOWAS Court of […]
Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests of numerous former government officials and suppressed critical media outlets and peaceful opposition. This has been highlighted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. These organizations urge the immediate release of all individuals detained for politically motivated reasons and emphasize […]
