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The West African power grid is facing unprecedented strain. In Ghana, a devastating fire at the Akosombo dam complex has slashed the country’s electricity output by nearly 1,000 MW, forcing …
How Benin avoided a power crisis despite Ghana’s supply cut Read More
Across West Africa, a wave of stunned disbelief has followed a series of devastating attacks in Mali. Coordinated offensives allowed rebel forces to penetrate the capital, Bamako, assassinate the Defence …
Mali junta faces uncertain future after rebel offensive Read More
A significant and symbolic defeat unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, who took over from the Wagner group in 2025 and …
Mali africa corps setbacks: russian mercenaries falter against surging jihadist offensives Read More
the tas sets a deadline for Morocco’s can 2025 final defense The contentious matter of the CAN 2025 final, now officially before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), is …
The tas sets a deadline for Morocco’s can 2025 final defense Read More
The legal battle between Sénégal and Maroc enters a new phase at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reached a significant milestone …
Latest developments at the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding Morocco and Senegal Read More
With fewer than two months remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the absence of Kalidou Koulibaly, the captain and defensive rock of the Senegal national team, is causing growing …
Kalidou Koulibaly injury concern ahead of World Cup 2026 Read More
South Africa’s Strategic Duty in the Kemi Séba Extradition Case The detention of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely known as Kemi Séba, in Pretoria in April 2026, represents a …
Why South Africa Must Hand Over Kemi Séba to Beninese Justice Read More
The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco continues to unfold at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) initiated proceedings …
Can 2025 final dispute: tas sets may 7 deadline for Morocco’s response Read More
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
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