Malian journalist jailed for criticising Niger’s military leader
April 5, 2026
Al Jazeera English
Rights groups are warning about threats to media freedom in Sahel countries that have seen military coups in recent years. Junta leaders are using security concerns and cybercrime laws to silence criticism. Reporters Without Borders has condemned the sentencing last week of a Malian journalist, convicted of insulting the military leader of Niger. It describes the ruling as a major blow to press freedom in Mali.
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