forced disappearances: a tool of repression by West African military regimes Military authorities in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger are systematically silencing dissent through forced disappearances and unlawful detentions. According to the latest findings, this pattern of repression has intensified, with security forces targeting activists, journalists, and civil society leaders to stifle opposition and […]
Month: April 2025
Mali urged to scrap plan to dissolve political parties amid civic repression
Human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over a troubling proposal in Mali to dissolve all political parties following consultations on revisions to the Political Parties Charter. Ousmane Diallo, Sahel researcher at Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, emphasized the severity of the situation, warning that such a move would severely undermine […]
Mali pioneers hybrid malaria vaccine strategy to protect children
Mali leads the way with a groundbreaking hybrid malaria vaccination strategy In a historic move on World Malaria Day, the Republic of Mali has become the first nation globally to implement a hybrid vaccination approach against malaria. This innovative strategy combines routine and seasonal dosing to maximize protection for children aged 5 to 36 months, […]


