In a statement on Friday, April 10, 2026, Veteran Editor Churchill Otieno said, ”we are heartbroken by the loss of Mahama Cisse from Mali, who passed , away last evening. Africa has lost a towering voice in journalism, a man whose dedication, courage, and truth-telling touched countless lives, as we can see from the testimonies of editors here”.
”Our tears flow with his family, friends, and all who believed in a stronger, freer press”.
TAEF said it will release an official tribute later this morning, but for now, ”we simply mourn. Rest in peace, dear Mahama., you will be deeply, deeply missed” the statement noted.
