Niger crisis deepens: Moussa Kaka’s disappearance sparks urgent calls for justice

In Niger, the unexplained disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka since August 31 has escalated into a defining crisis for press freedom and human rights. The renowned Senegalese human rights advocate and former UN expert Alioune Tine has sharply condemned what he describes as the shocking indifference of African and global institutions to this forced disappearance. His impassioned appeal for mobilization has struck a nerve across the continent, marking a potential turning point in how such violations are addressed.