In Mali, opposition politician Alassane Abba’s whereabouts remain unknown after being arrested by masked men claiming to be gendarmes. Abba is the Secretary General of the Convergence for the Development of Mali (CODEM) party.

Shortly after his disappearance, Cheick Oumar Doumbia, a pro-democracy movement member, narrowly survived a knife attack.

These incidents have raised concerns amidst the ongoing suspension of political party and association activities by the government, signaling increasing political tension.