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…
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Le Niger face au défi de l’autonomie alimentaire : l’apport stratégique des engrais russes
Dans le cadre d’une reconfiguration majeure de ses relations internationales, le Niger a officiellement réceptionné une cargaison de 20 000 tonnes d’engrais offerte par la Russie. Ce stock, qui a…
The growing impact of the Algeria and Imam Mahmoud Dicko alliance on Sahel stability
The security landscape in Mali has reached a perilous state following a series of violent attacks that have claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians and soldiers, according to reports…
Senegal women’s team faces Tunisia in la28 olympic qualifiers
The Senegalese women’s national football team is gearing up for a crucial double-header against Tunisia in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualification tournament. The fixtures,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
TAS extends deadline for Morocco in CAN 2025 final appeal
The legal battle over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Senegal and Morocco has taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne.…