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Recent events in Bamako have left the capital tense, days after violent clashes rocked the city on April 25. The Malian military has disclosed details of what it describes as …
Mali security alert amid alleged coup plot against transitional leader Read More
Military authorities in Bamako reveal coordinated attack targeting transitional president Security conditions in Bamako remain tense following the April 25 assaults that resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, …
Mali crisis: authorities report assassination plot against Goïta, Burkina Faso bans TV5Monde Read More
In Bamako, a tense calm persists following the violent incidents that unfolded on April 25, which resulted in the tragic death of General Sadio Camara, a key figure in the …
Mali’s government condemns assassination plot against transitional leader Read More
The Sénégal national team is gearing up for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which is set to take place in Maroc from May 13 to June 2, …
Senegal’s road to glory: the CAN U17 2026 match schedule Read More
Nigeria is not merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it is actively embedded within it. The escalating instability in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria now accounts for the vast …
How Mali’s collapse is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy Read More
In a groundbreaking move for a sitting head of state, Patrice Talon, President of Benin, has been bestowed with a rare honorary title by the Vodun community. On May 2, …
Patrice Talon honored as Hounon d’honneur in Benin Read More
massacre in Doungouro: when protection turns into slaughter On the morning of May 4, 2026, the tranquil village of Doungouro in Niger‘s Tillabéri region became the site of a horrific …
Niger: deadly civilian massacre by pro-government militia after terror attack Read More
Benin’s AI-driven solution to water pollution In the bustling city of Cotonou, a Beninese start-up named SSaFE is redefining innovation under the leadership of chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata. Their latest …
How ai is revolutionizing water purification in Benin Read More
Coach Lamine Sané has finalized the Sénégal U17 national team roster for the upcoming CAN U17 Morocco 2026, set to kick off from May 13 to June 2, 2026. The …
Sénégal u17 squad for Morocco 2026 can announced by lamine sané Read More
The Moroccan club AS FAR has strongly opposed the selection of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. With the first leg …
AS FAR challenges referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for CAF Champions League final Read More
Omar Daf emerges as potential surprise pick for Mali football manager The Malian Football Federation is currently navigating a critical transition phase following the departure of former manager Tom Saintfiet. …
Omar Daf eyes Mali national team coaching role after Amiens exit Read More
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sparked intense debate by assigning Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Morocco’s AS …
Controversy surrounds CAF champions league referee choice for Maroc-Sénégal clash Read More