South Africa: kemi seba denied bail amid extradition debate

Activist Kemi Seba, a Franco-Béninois national, remains detained in South Africa following a court ruling on April 29 that upheld his continued incarceration. The judge dismissed arguments presented by his…

Mali football coach change after can success

The Mali national football team is entering a new chapter. Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach who took charge in August 2024, is no longer at the helm. This decision was…

How Russia’s security role in Mali and the Sahel is being questioned

Following a series of intense assaults by militant factions on Malian military outposts, the nation’s leader, Assimi Goita, recently claimed that the government maintains control. He noted that Russian security…

Paris Saint-Germain edge out Bayern Munich in nine-goal Champions League classic

In a match that felt more like a Hollywood script than a football game, Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow advantage for the Champions League final by defeating Bayern Munich 5-4.…

Tom Saintfiet leaves Mali national football team amid political unrest

Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet steps down from Mali football team Following a tenure of nearly two years, Belgian football coach Tom Saintfiet has announced his immediate departure from the position…

Mali thanks its belgian coach after world cup failure

Mali parts ways with Belgian coach after World Cup setback The Mali national football team has officially ended its collaboration with head coach Tom Saintfiet, a Belgian tactician who took…

Bénin: how Maria-Gléta 2 shields the country from power cuts after Ghana cuts exports

The Bénin electricity grid has faced intermittent disruptions recently, largely due to reduced water levels in regional dams. Adding to the strain, a major fire on April 23 at a…

Tom Saintfiet steps down as Mali football team manager after two years

Home Sports Football Mali national team Tom Saintfiet steps down as Mali football team manager after two years Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as manager of…

FIFA clamps down on protests ahead of 2026 world cup with new rules

FIFA clamps down on protests ahead of 2026 world cup with new rules The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to witness stricter regulations aimed at curbing excessive on-field…

Mali junta faces uncertainty after rebel onslaught

What lies ahead for Mali’s military rulers following a devastating rebel assault? Across West Africa, a profound sense of shock lingers in the aftermath of a meticulously coordinated rebel offensive…

Russian mercenaries in Mali suffer major setback as Africa Corps flees Kidal

In a turn of events that is as strategically damaging as it is symbolically heavy, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—the 2025 successor to the Wagner Group—have retreated from Kidal…

Can 2025 legal battle: tas deadline puts pressure on Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 legal saga has taken another dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has set May 7, 2026 as the deadline for the…