In Sanankoroba, Mali, residents are battling severe air pollution caused by the Indian company SAGL MALI Recyclers SARL's battery recycling plant. The plant's emissions have led to widespread health issues, including respiratory and skin illnesses. Despite acknowledging the pollution, the company's director insists on regulatory compliance. Local authorities and the Marlian government face criticism for inadequate action and transparency. The community, supported by activists, demands the plant's closure or relocation, citing ongoing environmental and health hazards.

The article investigates the mismanagement and corruption surrounding Mali's COVID-19 relief funds. Businessman Boubacar Thiam and other donors contributed to a voluntary fund, but the money's fate remains unclear. The government, led by Prime Minister Boubou Cissé, failed to provide transparency, and much of the aid did not reach the intended beneficiaries. Development partners like the EU, IMF, and World Bank provided substantial funds, but these were also mismanaged. Health workers and poor communities received little to no support, while government officials and certain businesses benefited. The article highlights the lack of accountability and the ongoing need for aid in Mali.

Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, faces a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by militant attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a $670 million COVID-19 relief budget from international donors, little aid has reached the province. Investigations reveal mismanagement and corruption, with funds diverted to unrelated expenses and military purchases. Local health facilities, supported by NGOs, struggle with inadequate resources. The Mozambican government and provincial authorities show a lack of transparency and accountability, raising concerns about the effective use of international aid.

In 2002, seven discreet bank accounts were opened for the Conférence épiscopale du Mali (CEM) at Crédit lyonnais in Monaco, later transferred to HSBC Private Bank in Geneva. By 2007, these accounts held 12 million euros. The scandal, revealed by SwissLeaks in 2015, involves top CEM leaders, including Archbishop Jean Zerbo, who was recently made a cardinal. The funds' origins and management remain opaque, causing unrest among Mali's Christian community. Despite denials and evasions from involved parties, the lack of transparency and potential misuse of church funds have led to significant controversy.

Imam Mahmoud Dicko, a prominent religious leader in Mali, has sparked controversy with his homophobic remarks, linking terrorism to the presence of homosexuals and Western influence. His statements have incited homophobia in the capital's mosques and drawn criticism from human rights activists and legal authorities. Despite backlash, his supporters defend his views, reflecting deep-seated conservative beliefs. The political silence on the issue highlights the influence of religious leaders in Mali's political landscape.