Mali Voice

Bénin’s les démocrates urge diplomatic resolution for Niger crisis

by Yacouba Ouédraogo
August 5, 2023

The escalating political crisis in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the coup leaders, has drawn significant concern from Bénin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates. In a press release issued on Saturday, August 5, 2023, Eric Houndété, the party’s president, highlighted that the […]

Protecting human rights in the Sahel’s tri-border conflict zone

by Maimouna Kaboré
May 23, 2023

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), […]

Press freedom under threat in Mali and Burkina Faso

by Yacouba Ouédraogo
May 3, 2023

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 […]

Burkina Faso’s military government expels French journalists amid growing press freedom concerns

by Maimouna Kaboré
April 4, 2023

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 […]

How Paris counters russian propaganda in africa

by Yacouba Ouédraogo
October 17, 2022

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 […]

Child malnutrition in Mali causes and solutions

by Maimouna Kaboré
September 16, 2022

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 to boost universal healthcare

by Maimouna Kaboré
May 18, 2022

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. […]

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

by Maimouna Kaboré
March 31, 2022

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 […]

by Maimouna Kaboré
August 19, 2021

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 […]

by Yacouba Ouédraogo
June 1, 2021

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

by Maimouna Kaboré
May 19, 2021

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

by Maimouna Kaboré
October 1, 2020

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 […]