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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
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