Human Rights organization, Amnesty International has called on the Malian government to account for the disappearance of Malian lawyer and leading opposition figure Mountaga Tall in the early hours of 3 May, 2026. Tall is a former government minister, and one of the most vocal critics of Mali's ruling military junta. This incident occurs against a backdrop of extreme regional instability. Just days ago, Mali was rocked by coordinated insurgent attacks that claimed the life of the Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. While the authorities have launched an investigation into 'internal complicity' regarding those attacks, the targeting of a high-profile legal and political figure like Tall-who has spent years defending arbitrarily detained opposition voices-has sent shockwaves through the country's civil society. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Journalist in Mali, Issa Togola

Human Rights organization, Amnesty International has called on the Malian government to account for the disappearance of Malian lawyer and leading opposition figure Mountaga Tall in the early hours of 3 May, 2026. Tall is a former government minister, and one of the most vocal critics of Mali's ruling military junta. This incident occurs against a backdrop of extreme regional instability. Just days ago, Mali was rocked by coordinated insurgent attacks that claimed the life of the Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. While the authorities have launched an investigation into 'internal complicity' regarding those attacks, the targeting of a high-profile legal and political figure like Tall-who has spent years defending arbitrarily detained opposition voices-has sent shockwaves through the country's civil society. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Journalist in Mali, Issa Togola

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Amnesty International demands answers as Malian opposition figure Mountaga Tall disappears amid rising instability

Time now for a look at the top stories coming out of Wst Africa and to give us a better picture, we are joined on the line by Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr David

Time now for a look at the top stories coming out of Wst Africa and to give us a better picture, we are joined on the line by Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr David

Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr David wraps up West Africa's top stories 

As Africa continues to confront a complex mix of old and emerging health challenges - from infectious diseases and underfunded healthcare systems to the growing burden of non-communicable illnesses and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic - few people have had a closer view of the continent's public health journey over the past decade than Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Dr Moeti recently completed a historic 10-year tenure as Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation, becoming the first woman to lead the organisation on the continent. During that time, she helped steer Africa through some of its most difficult public health moments, including Ebola outbreaks, COVID-19, and the fight to strengthen healthcare systems across the region. Her leadership also placed strong emphasis on resilience, universal health coverage, local ownership of health priorities, and gender equity in public health leadership.  Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Moeti about her reflections on a decade at the helm of WHO Africa, the progress made, the setbacks faced, and the future of public health on the continent. He began by asking her what she had hoped for WHO Africa at the beginning of her tenure as Regional Director.  

As Africa continues to confront a complex mix of old and emerging health challenges - from infectious diseases and underfunded healthcare systems to the growing burden of non-communicable illnesses and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic - few people have had a closer view of the continent's public health journey over the past decade than Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Dr Moeti recently completed a historic 10-year tenure as Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation, becoming the first woman to lead the organisation on the continent. During that time, she helped steer Africa through some of its most difficult public health moments, including Ebola outbreaks, COVID-19, and the fight to strengthen healthcare systems across the region. Her leadership also placed strong emphasis on resilience, universal health coverage, local ownership of health priorities, and gender equity in public health leadership. &nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Moeti about her reflections on a decade at the helm of WHO Africa, the progress made, the setbacks faced, and the future of public health on the continent. He began by asking her what she had hoped for WHO Africa at the beginning of her tenure as Regional Director. &nbsp;

Dr Matshidiso Moeti reflects on decade leading WHO Africa and future health challenges

President William Ruto is concluding a landmark two-day state visit to the United Republic of Tanzania. This trip has been defined by high-level symbolism and concrete economic milestones, notably President Ruto's historic address to the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma yesterday-the first time a Kenyan Head of State has ever been granted that honour. From signing eight new cooperation agreements to setting a bold June 30 deadline to eliminate non-tariff barriers, the mission in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma has been about one thing: resetting the 'on-off' relationship between the region's two largest economies. To help us understand the outcomes of these talks and what they mean for the 'Silicon Savannah' and the 'Tanzanian industrial push,' we are joined now by the Spokesperson for the Kenyan Government, Isaac Maigua Mwaura.

President William Ruto is concluding a landmark two-day state visit to the United Republic of Tanzania. This trip has been defined by high-level symbolism and concrete economic milestones, notably President Ruto's historic address to the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma yesterday-the first time a Kenyan Head of State has ever been granted that honour. From signing eight new cooperation agreements to setting a bold June 30 deadline to eliminate non-tariff barriers, the mission in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma has been about one thing: resetting the 'on-off' relationship between the region's two largest economies. To help us understand the outcomes of these talks and what they mean for the 'Silicon Savannah' and the 'Tanzanian industrial push,' we are joined now by the Spokesperson for the Kenyan Government, Isaac Maigua Mwaura.

Amnesty International demands answers as Malian opposition figure Mountaga Tall disappears amid rising instability

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