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A strategic display of victory is currently unfolding across digital platforms. In numerous videos circulating on social media, Tuareg combatants from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and Jnim …
Africa Corps retreat from Kidal leaves Mali junta in disarray Read More
Analysis: understanding the alliance between jihadists and separatists against Mali Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Temps de lecture: 7 min …
Mali’s unprecedented jihadist-separatist alliance: a new era of instability? Read More
Understanding the rise of JNIM and the threat to Mali The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is currently posing a direct threat to Bamako. There are growing fears that the …
Understanding the rise of JNIM and the threat to Mali Read More
Following a thrilling first leg in the Ligue des champions semi-finals, Ousmane Dembélé expressed his satisfaction with PSG‘s 5-4 victory against Bayern Munich. Despite the narrow lead heading into the …
Ousmane Dembélé shares thoughts on PSG win over Bayern Munich: “we eased off at 5-2” 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
BAMAKO — A paramilitary unit supported by Russia has announced the suppression of an extensive coup effort in Mali over the weekend. The group reported a series of synchronized strikes …
Russian-backed forces claim to have stopped massive coup attempt in Mali Read More
The Sahel region is at a critical juncture, where security failures are exposing the cracks in once-celebrated alliances. Recent coordinated attacks in Kati and Kidal, Mali, have shattered the illusion …
Security challenges in Sahel amid shifting russian alliances and panafrican voices 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
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the …
FRMF gets may 7 deadline to respond in 2025 afcon final appeal Read More
RécitRécit International « C’est un échec » : au Mali, la débâcle d’Africa Corps, vitrine militaire de Vladimir Poutine Offrir cet article RéagirEnregistrer Partager The recent recapture of Kidal, a significant Touareg stronghold …
Russian africa corps faces significant setback in Mali after Kidal’s fall Read More