Arrest of a Malian Journalist in Abidjan: What We Know

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Arrest of a Malian Journalist in Abidjan: What We Know

Malian journalist Aziz Maiga was arrested in Abidjan on May 3, 2026. Initially intended to travel to Senegal, he accompanied a friend and decided to spend a few days in Côte d'Ivoire. Currently, Ivorian authorities have found no compromising evidence against him, and his family is calling for restraint on social media regarding unfounded accusations against him.

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