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Law, accountability, and the fight against impunity.
Justice - 4 December 2025
ONC Outlines Strategic Reforms to Modernize Media and Protect Journalists
Niamey, November 30, 2025 - On National Press Freedom Day, Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, President of the National Communication Observatory (ONC), presented the institution’s new guidelines aimed at modernizing media…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 3 December 2025
Bamako Military Court Hosts Training Workshop on Criminal Procedure Reform
Bamako, December 3, 2025 - The Bamako Military Court organized a training workshop on the reform of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, bringing together both civilian and military magistrates.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 3 December 2025
Mali: Radio Stations Suspended and Journalists Arrested - Junta Tightens Press Freedom
On November 23, 2025, the High Authority for Communication announced the three-month suspension of radio stations Aadar Koïma in Gao and Aadar Koukia in Ansongo.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 27 November 2025
Traditional Justice Mechanisms Gain Official Recognition
ZINDER, Niger - During the presidential visit to Zinder on November 16, traditional leaders signed a framework agreement with the Ministry of Justice, formalizing their role in resolving civil disputes and minor…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 27 November 2025
Judicial System Faces Backlog Amid Security Challenges
NIAMEY, Niger - Despite ongoing judicial reforms, the judicial system continues to face significant challenges in processing terrorism- and organized crime-related cases.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 27 November 2025
IOM and Government Collaborate to Strengthen Legal Protection for Migrant Children
NIAMEY, Niger - Friday, November 21 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Niger, in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of child protection, is undertaking a comprehensive compilation of legislative…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 27 November 2025
Judicial Officers Organize to Strengthen Rule of Law Implementation
NIAMEY, Niger - Friday, November 21 - In a major development for the judicial sector, the constitutive general assembly of the Nigerien Association of Young Judicial Officers convened under the theme "UNITE TRAIN ACT…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 26 November 2025
Human Rights Capacity Building to Strengthen Public Service
Ouagadougou, November 21, 2025 - The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, responsible for relations with institutions, organized a training session from November 18 to 21, 2025, aimed at strengthening the human rights…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 26 November 2025
Ziniaré: Workshop to Validate Juvenile Justice Procedures Manual Opens
Ziniaré, November 19, 2025 - Harouna Kadio, Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, responsible for relations with institutions, presided over the opening ceremony of a workshop to validate the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 26 November 2025
Historic Liberation of Abducted State Officials After 17-Month Captivity
NIAMEY, Niger - November 09 - In a major security breakthrough with wide implications for national morale and administrative continuity, Bilma Prefect Commandant Amadou Torda and four collaborators abducted in June 2024…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 26 November 2025
Trial for Mistreatment of a 13-Year-Old Quranic Student: Court Declares Itself Incompetent
Ouagadougou, November 19, 2025 - The trial involving (H. A.), a Quran teacher accused of mistreating a 13-year-old Quranic student, opened on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, before the criminal chamber of the Ouagadougou…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 25 November 2025
DRC: Religious Denominations Join Campaign for Genocide Recognition
Kinshasa, DRC - On Friday, November 28, 2025, religious denominations across the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed their support for the campaign promoting the recognition of the Congolese genocide, during a…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read