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More children in Niger are being killed or forcibly recruited by armed groups operating along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, according to a new report highlighting the worsening …
Escalating violence against children in Niger’s three-border region Read More
BAMAKO — A paramilitary unit supported by Russia has announced the suppression of an extensive coup effort in Mali over the weekend. The group reported a series of synchronized strikes …
Russian-backed forces claim to have stopped massive coup attempt in Mali Read More
The Sahel region is at a critical juncture, where security failures are exposing the cracks in once-celebrated alliances. Recent coordinated attacks in Kati and Kidal, Mali, have shattered the illusion …
Security challenges in Sahel amid shifting russian alliances and panafrican voices Read More
The path toward the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is becoming clearer, even if some aspects of the tournament remain under development. Before the final group compositions are finalized, African …
Road to Afcon 2027: the complete qualifying schedule unveiled Read More
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a dire humanitarian situation. Across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, a staggering 7.5 million children are in urgent need of assistance, despite …
Central Sahel’s children face an urgent and under-recognized humanitarian crisis Read More
Mali armed conflict intensifies with coordinated attacks by Touareg rebels and jihadists The Mali armed conflict has reached a critical juncture following a major offensive launched by Touareg rebels from …
Mali conflict deepens as touareg rebels and jihadists launch coordinated attacks Read More
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the …
FRMF gets may 7 deadline to respond in 2025 afcon final appeal Read More
RécitRécit International « C’est un échec » : au Mali, la débâcle d’Africa Corps, vitrine militaire de Vladimir Poutine Offrir cet article RéagirEnregistrer Partager The recent recapture of Kidal, a significant Touareg stronghold …
Russian africa corps faces significant setback in Mali after Kidal’s fall Read More
The recent coordinated assaults by Touareg rebels, allied with jihadist factions, across multiple Malian cities—including Bamako—have plunged the military regime into its deepest security crisis since the 2019 coup. A …
Mali security crisis: russian forces retreat without fighting Read More
Mali: AES strongly condemns attacks targeting Sahel’s sovereign path The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has issued a powerful statement through its President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, following coordinated terrorist attacks …
Mali AES condemns coordinated attacks on Sahel sovereignty Read More
As Mali’s transitional authorities leaned into a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to restore peace, the security landscape on April 25 has taken a troubling turn. A fragile evacuation deal …
Security crisis in Mali as russian paramilitaries negotiate and fighting escalates Read More
Kati shuddering under artillery fire and Kidal teetering on the brink—this Saturday, April 25, 2026, shattered the myth of an ‘eastern liberation’ narrative. While the Africa Corps fighters expose their …
Mali faces growing doubts over russian military partnership amid rising tensions Read More