The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened an Extraordinary Summit on August 19, 2020, to address Mali's political turmoil. The summit aimed to tackle issues such as the recent military coup and the failure to organize timely presidential elections. ECOWAS imposed various sanctions to compel Mali to return to democratic norms, while maintaining measures to mitigate the impact on the population.
A federal judge in Michigan dismissed charges against two doctors for female genital mutilation, deeming the federal ban unconstitutional. This case, involving members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, poses significant implications for women's rights and state versus federal jurisdiction over such human rights violations.