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Njoku Nnena, a 22-year-old physically challenged woman from Nigeria, has been rescued after being trafficked to Mali for prostitution. Her disturbing journey highlights the serious issue of human trafficking in West Africa.
A recent report by the International Press Institute (IPI) indicates a rising trend of crackdowns on journalists within Sahel countries, expressing concern over the implications for information access globally. The report highlights increasing restrictions on media in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, particularly amid military governance.
Algeria has intensified its diplomatic efforts towards Niger and Burkina Faso this year, aiming to re-establish its influence in the Sahel region. This initiative could lead to renewed relationships, despite lingering skepticism from Mali.
A court in Abidjan has handed a three-year prison sentence to Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a Malian politician, for his derogatory remarks about Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. The tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast have escalated following recent political upheavals in the region.
