Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Pro-Kremlin voices shaping african narratives on Russia-Ukraine war

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

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 evaluated by AFD for better healthcare

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

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 […]

Urgent call to address grave human rights abuses against the peul community in Burkina Faso

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 […]

Un-alarmed by rising human rights abuse claims against Sahel armies

Afrique Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète AFP 05 juin 2020   Armées du Sahel: multiplication d’accusations d’exactions, l’ONU s’inquiète Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Print Allegations of severe human rights abuses, including enforced disappearances and […]

New pediatric unit in Koutiala hospital Mali

new pediatric unit in Koutiala hospital Mali Pediatric care Explore Koutiala in southern Mali, where our teams built a cutting-edge pediatric unit to save young lives. Since 2009, Doctors Without Borders has operated pediatric programs in Koutiala, southern Mali, to combat child mortality through prevention and treatment. To enhance care for hospitalized young patients, MSF […]

Bénin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms enacted despite opposition concerns

A significant constitutional revision, swiftly enacted on November 1st, introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system in Bénin. This reform mandates the simultaneous election of the President of the Republic and a Vice-President, requiring an absolute majority of votes over two rounds of balloting. Also read: Bénin: parliament seeks swift approval for electoral reforms Further changes […]

Combating health crises: an update on vaccination in Niger

Miriam Alía, who oversees vaccination and epidemic management for Médecins Sans Frontières, provides an overview of the measles and meningitis C outbreaks that have impacted Niger since the start of 2018. Understanding the persistence of measles and meningitis C outbreaks Niger has once again battled several outbreaks of measles and meningitis C, both of which […]

Burkina Faso’s political transition: navigating the post-compaoré era

The interpretation of what constitutes a coup d’état often varies, shaped by the self-interests and political will of the international community and its neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the appointment of Transitional President Michel Kafando was notably deemed unconstitutional. For at least twelve months, the nation was set to operate under provisional institutions, meticulously assembled […]

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