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In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces a renewed disruption. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflationary pressures, a stark actuality …
West african fuel costs: Côte d’Ivoire’s prices surpass Bénin’s 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
The Sénégal women’s national football team is set to challenge Tunisie in the second round of the qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games. This two-legged encounter is …
Sénégal to face Tunisie in the la28 women’s football Olympic qualifiers Read More
In Niger, the Maradi region is significantly improving its medical coverage through the PIDUREM initiative. The delivery of new Type II Integrated Health Centers (CSI) in Maradi and Tessaoua represents …
Expansion of healthcare services in Niger’s Maradi region 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
The Mali national football team enters a fresh chapter as Tom Saintfiet is no longer the head coach. The announcement came from the Malian Football Federation following their Tuesday evening …
Mali football team gets new coach after can performance Read More
Russia’s involvement in Mali’s security landscape—and more broadly across the Sahel—has intensified in recent years, drawing global attention amid shifting alliances and rising insurgent threats. As Bamako seeks alternative partners …
Russia’s evolving security role in Mali and the Sahel region Read More
Home Sports Football Diables Rouges Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali football coach after praising FEMAFOOT Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as Mali’s national team coach, as …
Mali football: tom saintfiet departs as coach after praising femafoot Read More
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 title dispute has reached a pivotal phase as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) sets a firm deadline for Morocco’s defense. The …
Can 2025 title dispute escalates with tas deadline for Morocco Read More
Marrakech – Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Mali following a wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck multiple cities across the West African nation last weekend. …
Morocco backs Mali after deadly attacks amid Algeria tensions 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
A major symbolic and strategic shift occurred on Sunday, April 26, in the northern Malian town of Kidal. The Africa Corps, the Russian paramilitary group that took over from the …
Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadist offensive shakes Mali Read More