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Mali football team parts ways with Belgian coach after major tournaments The Mali national football team has officially concluded its collaboration with Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet. The Malian Football Federation…
Recent power instabilities across the CEB network have been triggered by declining water levels in regional dams. This natural challenge was exacerbated by a significant fire on April 23 at…
A significant and symbolic defeat unfolded this past Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, who succeeded the Wagner Group in 2025 and are…
The legal saga surrounding the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 has taken a dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set May 7, 2026 as…
TAS imposes deadline for Morocco’s CAN 2025 final defense submission The long-running dispute over the CAN 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal has entered a critical new phase. The Tribunal…
The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Sénégal and Maroc is still unfolding before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Following the appeal lodged by the Fédération…
In a significant and symbolic reversal, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of Mali’s military junta—were forced into a humiliating retreat on…
The military balance in Mali has shifted dramatically this weekend. In Kidal, northeastern Mali, Russian-backed mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025—were forced into a humiliating…
Children in Niger’s Sahel Region Face Brutal Reality of Armed Groups Children in Niger’s Sahel region, particularly near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, are increasingly falling victim to…
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian situation. In Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an estimated 7.5 million children are in desperate need of immediate aid,…
Mali faces unprecedented rebel assault as Russian allies withdraw Stunning footage has emerged showing a convoy of Russian military vehicles departing the northern city of Kidal without firing a single…
At least 42 people have lost their lives in eastern Chad following violent clashes that erupted between two families over access to a critical water source. The unrest escalated into…