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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
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
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees selected for the preparatory stage ahead of the upcoming African Nations Cup U17, a crucial step before the …
Senegalese referee el hadj amadou sy selected for caf u17 preparation stage 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