Mali’s security crisis deepens as insurgent offensive rattles the ruling junta

As dawn approached on April 25, the silence of Kati—a garrison town situated just 15 kilometers from the Malian capital, Bamako—was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This marked the…

Fifa strengthens sanctions against protesting players and racist behavior

While the final outcome of the Senegal vs Morocco match remains under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, one thing is abundantly clear: this entire saga could have…

New health centers boost medical access in Maradi and Tessaoua

In a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility in Niger, the Maradi region has welcomed three new Type II Integrated Health Centers (CSI) in Maradi and Tessaoua. Developed under the…

Senegalese referee el hadj amadou sy selected for caf u17 preparation camp

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the names of the referees chosen for the preparatory stage of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, a key milestone ahead…

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…

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…

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…

Morocco backs Mali after deadly terrorist strikes, warns of Algeria’s proxy war

Marrakech — Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Mali’s security and sovereignty, condemning the recent wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that ravaged the West African…

Final of CAN 2025: TAS sets deadline for Morocco’s defense submission

The highly debated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Morocco and Senegal has taken a decisive turn as the case moves to the Court of Arbitration for Sport…