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

We stay with the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where discussions are continuing on the future of global cities and the urgent need for adequate, affordable and resilient housing. Following our earlier conversation with UN-Habitat, we now turn to South Africa's participation at the forum.  Peter Ndoro spoke to the Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, who is leading the South African delegation to this year's World Urban Forum

We stay with the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where discussions are continuing on the future of global cities and the urgent need for adequate, affordable and resilient housing. Following our earlier conversation with UN-Habitat, we now turn to South Africa's participation at the forum. &nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to the Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, who is leading the South African delegation to this year's World Urban Forum

'By 2030, 70% of our population will be living in urban areas' - SA Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse, where we bring you the latest conversations shaping global policy and development. We turn now to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, which has been running since Sunday 17 May. The conference, jointly organised by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, has brought together world leaders, mayors, urban planners, and representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, and international organisations to discuss rapid urbanisation and the shortage of adequate housing.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ishaku Maitumbi, Head of the Sub-Regional Office for East and the Horn of Africa at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, to reflect on what these discussions mean for African cities facing rising populations, infrastructure pressures, and expanding informal settlements.

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse, where we bring you the latest conversations shaping global policy and development. We turn now to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, which has been running since Sunday 17 May. The conference, jointly organised by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, has brought together world leaders, mayors, urban planners, and representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, and international organisations to discuss rapid urbanisation and the shortage of adequate housing. &nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ishaku Maitumbi, Head of the Sub-Regional Office for East and the Horn of Africa at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, to reflect on what these discussions mean for African cities facing rising populations, infrastructure pressures, and expanding informal settlements.

'The 13th Session of the World Urban Forum allows us to see housing as not only shelter, but dignity for the people' -  UN-Habitat, 

Business leaders and investors from SADC, COMESA and the East African Community have gathered in Malawi for the 36th International Trade Fair, which opened on Thursday. The event is aimed at showcasing products and boosting investment links between local companies and regional blocs. Opening the fair, Malawi's Trade, Tourism and Industry Minister, Symon Itaye, said the country is positioning its businesses to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area. George Mhango reports from the trade fair grounds.

Business leaders and investors from SADC, COMESA and the East African Community have gathered in Malawi for the 36th International Trade Fair, which opened on Thursday. The event is aimed at showcasing products and boosting investment links between local companies and regional blocs. Opening the fair, Malawi's Trade, Tourism and Industry Minister, Symon Itaye, said the country is positioning its businesses to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area. George Mhango reports from the trade fair grounds.

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

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