Year: 2026

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Assimi Goïta consolidates power as Mali’s president and defense minister amid Kidal crisis

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

By officially assuming the responsibilities of the Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the total centralization of authority in Bamako. This…

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Supporting adolescents with HIV in Burkina Faso: mental health insights from AFRAVIH

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

On the occasion of the 13th AFRAVIH conference dedicated to the fight against HIV, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, the focus has turned toward the psychological challenges faced by…

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Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies Working alongside national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, the ISHR has released a…

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Why Russia’s Sahel strategy is failing beyond military defeat

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Sahel is at a crossroads. As Mali grapples with a devastating coordinated attack on April 25, its regional allies appear paralyzed, while international actors scramble to redefine their influence.…

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Senegal u17 squad for 2026 african cup under-17 announced by lamine sane

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

Lamine Sané, head coach of the Senegal U17 national team, has unveiled the final squad of 23 players selected for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to kick…

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AS FAR challenges CAF over Jean-Jacques Ndala’s appointment for champions league final

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

AS FAR challenges CAF over Jean-Jacques Ndala’s appointment for CAF Champions League final With just two weeks remaining until the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi…

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Omar Daf eyes Mali national team manager role after departure from Amiens

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Omar Daf throws his hat into the ring as Mali’s next football manager The Malian Football Federation is currently in the midst of selecting a new national team manager following…

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AS FAR contests Jean-Jacques Ndala’s appointment for CAF Champions League final

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The CAF has sparked significant debate following the selection of the officiating crew for the upcoming CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns. By appointing Jean-Jacques Ndala…

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CAF champions league final referee ndala to officiate Morocco versus South Africa clash

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

The Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Morocco’s AS FAR…

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Théodore holo weighs in on romuald wadagni’s presidential mandate

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Former Constitutional Court President, Théodore Holo, shared his perspective during an interview on Bip Radio on Sunday, May 3, 2026, commending the significant generational transition marked by Romuald Wadagni’s election…

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Côte d’Ivoire lowers air travel taxes to boost aviation sector

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Ivorian Government Takes Decisive Action to Revitalize Air Transport The Ivorian authorities have implemented a bold initiative to stimulate the aviation sector. In a move aimed at supporting Air…

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Un experts raise alarm over human rights violations against Peuls in Burkina Faso

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

Independent investigators from the United Nations have reported that members of the Peul community in Burkina Faso are being subjected to widespread human rights infractions. These violations, which include summary…