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Mali The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have conducted significant “intense air campaigns” within Malian borders, responding to recent assaults by al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists and Tuareg separatist …
Alliance of Sahel states launches joint airstrikes in Mali Read MoreWest Africa Trade Hub / News / state funeral in Mali for sadio camara State funeral in Mali for former defence minister Sadio Camara Mali commemorated its former defence minister, General Sadio Camara, with …
Mali holds state funeral for former defence minister sadio camara Read More
The Sahel at a Crossroads: Mali’s Strategic Collapse On April 25, a coordinated assault unfolded across Mali that transcended a mere escalation of violence. This synchronized offensive by Islamist militants …
Sahel crisis escalates as Mali faces growing insurgent threats Read More
An expert perspective The military administration in Mali, which receives support from Moscow, is currently struggling for its existence. This follows a synchronized offensive by jihadist and Tuareg forces that …
Europe’s growing stake in the escalating Sahel crisis Read More
In the early hours of April 25, a barrage of explosions and gunfire shattered the calm around Kati, a strategic military town just 15 kilometers northwest of Bamako, Mali’s capital. …
Escalating militant attacks in Mali highlight junta security failures Read More
The highly anticipated clash between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal ends in a tense stalemate In a tightly contested encounter at the Metropolitano, the first leg of the Champions League semifinal …
Atlético madrid and arsenal battle ends in a thrilling 1-1 draw Read More
The Nigerien government has officially taken delivery of a substantial shipment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer, dispatched from Russia. Transported via the Port of Lomé and conveyed through a …
Niger’s strategic reliance on russian fertilizer aid amid sovereignty debates Read More
Mali currently confronts an extremely challenging security landscape, marked by recent assaults that have reportedly resulted in hundreds of civilian and military fatalities, as indicated by security intelligence. According to …
Regional instability: Algeria’s alignment with imam mahmoud dicko in Mali Read More
The pending decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the contentious Sénégal-Maroc final will soon be revealed. However, one undeniable truth remains: the entire saga could have been …
Fifa’s decisive new rules to curb on-field protests and discrimination Read More
Legal setback for Kemi Seba as South African court rejects bail The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba remains in detention following a decisive ruling by a South African court. On April …
South african court denies bail to franco-beninese activist kemi seba Read More
Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian football coach who has led the Mali national team since August 2024, has announced his immediate departure from the position. The decision comes at a critical …
Mali football coach steps down amid political unrest Read More
International Mali Mali football federation parts ways with belgian coach The era of Tom Saintfiet in Malian football has come to an end. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) has officially …
Mali football federation parts ways with belgian coach Read More