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.
Regional conference seeks solutions for human rights in an unstable Sahel On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a pivotal regional conference commenced in Niamey, focusing on the mechanisms for protecting human rights amidst the severe insecurity plaguing the Sahel. The event, opened by Maty El Hadj Moussa, president of Niger’s National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), […]
Global call to protect journalists in Mali and Burkina Faso A newspaper vendor displaying headlines about Burkina Faso’s January 22, 2022 coup. ©Olympie de Maismont – AFP Organisation: RSF_fr RSF_Inter Share facebook twitter linkedin Email Under the leadership of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), nearly 30 human rights organizations and media outlets have issued an open […]
Click to expand Image Une télévision montre le signal coupé de la chaîne France 24, quelques heures après que le gouvernement militaire du Burkina Faso ait suspendu la chaîne, le 27 mars 2023. © 2023 Olympia de Maismont/AFP via Getty Images Burkina Faso’s transitional military government has taken further steps to restrict information freedom, ordering […]
France and Russia are locked in a fierce information war across Africa, with Moscow deploying disinformation campaigns to undermine Paris’ historical influence. Since its 2018 intervention in the Central African Republic, Russia has systematically targeted African audiences, leveraging social media and local influencers to spread pro-Russian narratives and weaken France’s diplomatic standing. While France only […]
nutrition Nutrition child malnutrition in Mali causes and solutions in Mali malnutrition remains a severe public health crisis affecting millions, particularly children under five years old. Despite ongoing prevention efforts, pockets of severe malnutrition persist across the country. Here’s a detailed look at the situation. Malnutrition in Mali manifests in multiple regions, with alarming rates […]
Niger’s health financing reforms and partner coordination The Republic of Niger, a landlocked nation in West Africa, has faced prolonged armed conflicts and severe droughts, significantly straining its healthcare system. With maternal and infant mortality rates ranking among the highest globally, the Government of Niger has prioritized universal health coverage (UHC) as a national goal. […]
In the complex geopolitical landscape of Africa, a network of influential figures has emerged to champion Russian narratives, particularly regarding the Ukraine conflict. These personalities, operating through media platforms and political movements, amplify pro-Kremlin propaganda while targeting Western, especially French, influence across the continent. the kremlin’s african allies: a network of influence At the heart […]
Human rights violations in Mali amid ongoing conflict In 2025, Mali has seen a significant deterioration in human rights, with authorities intensifying restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Political opponents and civil society members face arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and illegal detentions. Government forces, their allies, and armed groups have perpetrated unlawful […]
Niger health fund evaluation: how AFD is strengthening healthcare systems Since its establishment in 2006, the Niger health fund has mobilized €91 million to support the country’s health policies. A recent evaluation by the French Development Agency (AFD) highlights the fund’s effectiveness and identifies key areas for improvement. In Niger, where the health sector faces […]
measles outbreak in Niger: causes and msf response Further reading Vaccination: protecting the greatest number Related operations Niger: pediatric care in the south Niger: support for displaced persons in the Diffa region François Rubona, a medical coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières in Niger, highlights the escalating measles crisis gripping the nation. Since February, MSF teams […]
Burkina Faso Share Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council draws to a close, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and its partners within the SOS-Torture Network are urgently calling upon the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, along with all Council members, to direct their specific attention towards the […]
The Ministry of Health of Burkina Faso, in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), has initiated a nationwide polio vaccination drive targeting children under five years old across seven regions of the country. Running from September 18 to 21, 2020, the campaign aims to immunize over 2 million young children in the […]
