Benjamin Roger News Today

France’s hold on its African allies significantly shrunk in 2023. Here’s a timeline of how that unfolded.

In a crackdown on critical voices Malian authorities sentence activist and social media influencer, Rokia Doumbia, also known as #Madame vie chère, to one year in prison.

According to RSF, a journalist in the Sahel means enduring armed groups who can kill or kidnap them and use them as bargaining chips.

We will hopefully know more about Kane's prognosis at practice on Thursday.

Mali's current transitional government's heavy-handed tactics in dealing with the media are pushing journalists to self-censor.

Mali’s authorities should act to uphold fundamental freedoms and the rule of law during the new two-year timetable for transitioning to civilian rule.

Geneva, Switzerland - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized Mali's decision to ban French media outlets and called on its military rule

A week after announcing it will become harder for foreign reporters to obtain press accreditation, the Malian authorities have expelled a French journalist within 24 hours of his arrival in the country. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the unprecedented expulsion and the use of an administrative pretext to prevent this journalist from working.

Mali’s military leaders have accused two broadcasters of airing false allegations about reports of rights violations.

Journalists in Mali have been warned. Reporting that annoys Mali’s military government will result in threats, expulsions and broadcasting bans.In a communiqué signed by Col.