Mali's Transitional Calendar Ignored - Siege On Media, Civil Society Intensified [press release]
MFWA
The transitional government in Mali was supposed to have ended on march 26, 2024. But the much-anticipated deadline for a return to constitutional order has passed in a casual… Read more »
Malian Authorities Suspend Political Party Activities, Censor Media
MFWA
The military authorities in Mali have banned the media from covering the activities of political parties and all activities of political nature in the continuing squeeze on the… Read more »
Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta's Order Suspending Political Activities
RFI
Political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the suspension of political activities by the country's military rulers and plan to mount a legal challenge to the… Read more »
Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
DW
In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Read more »
Junta Suspends Political Parties, Associations [press release]
HRW
Action Undermines Fundamental Freedoms Read more »
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur On Violence Against Women and Girls in Sport [press release]
HRW
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls to the United Nations General Assembly on… Read more »
Mali's Media Regulator Bans Outlets From Covering Political Groups
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Mali's media regulator to lift its ban on political reporting in the country and allow journalists to cover the news without… Read more »
Junta Suspends Political Party Activities
DW
Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Read more »
In Mali, a Teenage Activist Advocates Against Child Marriage
Spotlight Initiative
With a determined step, Aminata Fofana walks into the courtyard and sits down on a chair. The teenager unlocks her phone with a swipe of the screen and starts a conversation with… Read more »
Insecurity Erodes Chances of Return to Civilian Rule in Niger and Mali
RFI
Attacks by jihadists are on the rise in both Niger and Mali, where juntas are keen to hold on to power. The volatile situation in the Sahel region is casting a long shadow over… Read more »
Army, Wagner Group Atrocities Against Civilians
HRW
Investigations Needed Into Indiscriminate Drone Strikes, Summary Killings Read more »
Drone Strikes Killed 13 Civilians Including Seven Children in Amasrakad
AI London
Two night-time drone strikes by the Malian army on 17 March killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children aged between two and 17, in Amasrakad, Gao region, and left more… Read more »
Italian Businessman, Son Sentenced to Community Service for Intimidating Partner
New Zimbabwe
Eagle Italian Shoes (Pvt) Ltd director Francesco Marconati and his son, Alessandro will perform 105 hours of community service following their conviction on charges of disorderly… Read more »
Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Tactical Mali
Leadership
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in their second international friendly match Tuesday's night in Marrakech, Morocco. Read more »