Escalating child casualties and recruitment by armed groups in Niger’s Sahel region
The Sahel region of Niger, particularly the area bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, is witnessing a distressing surge in violence targeting children, according to a recent report. The escalating conflict has not only claimed innocent lives but has also subjected youngsters to forced recruitment by armed factions operating in the zone. devastating impact on children […]
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Can 2027 qualifying dates: full schedule revealed for africa cup of nations
The journey to the CAN 2027 is taking shape, even as some details remain in flux. While the final group compositions are yet to be announced, African national teams now have a clear roadmap to navigate their qualification path. The CAF has outlined key match windows spanning several months, culminating in a final phase set […]
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Mali military offensive: Tuaregs and jihadists challenge junta and Russian allies
Mali faces unprecedented security crisis following insurgent breakthrough After years of deep-seated instability and successive coups in 2020 and 2021, Mali has entered a volatile new phase of armed conflict. On Saturday, April 25, a massive and synchronized offensive was launched by Tuareg rebels from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) alongside JNIM (Group […]
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France Maroc can 2025 legal battle tas deadline frf
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in the ongoing dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. This deadline marks the first phase of the legal proceedings, triggered by Senegal’s appeal to the TAS against both the […]
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AES condemns coordinated attacks against Sahel sovereignty
Mali faces coordinated terror attacks: AES denounces threat to Sahel sovereignty In a strongly worded statement released on April 25, 2026, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), condemned the recent wave of coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Mali. The communiqué goes beyond conventional diplomatic condemnation, framing the assault as a direct […]
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Mali’s russian partnership: why the promised security is crumbling
From promises to chaos: Mali’s Russian alliance under fire On April 25, 2026, a day that will be etched in Mali’s recent history, the narrative of a swift “liberation from the East” collapsed under the weight of reality. As the Africa Corps fighters struggled to hold ground in Kati and Kidal, the cracks in the […]
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Yéhvann diouf reflects on Senegal’s can victory after controversial final
As the highly anticipated OM-Nice match unfolded this past Sunday evening, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf shared his reflections on an eventful season in an interview with L’Equipe. Though often relegated to the bench, the international goalkeeper navigated a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the campaign, culminating in the dramatic African Cup of Nations final against Morocco. […]
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Mali’s shifting power: africa corps replaces Wagner in Sahel fight
Africa Corps: Russia’s shadow army reshaping Mali’s security landscape After months of strategic positioning in Bamako and Kidal, Africa Corps faces its first major setback as rebels reclaim control of a key stronghold from the Malian junta. A turbulent weekend in Mali ended with Africa Corps withdrawing from Kidal, a northern city that had served […]
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Africa corps: the shadowy Russian paramilitary force shaping Mali’s future
The dust settled over Kidal this weekend as rebel forces reclaimed control of the strategic city from Africa Corps, a shadowy Russian paramilitary unit that had held sway there for years. The withdrawal marked a rare setback for the organization, which has quietly expanded Moscow’s influence across the Sahel region. As the sun rose over […]
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Mali’s shifting sands as Russia’s Africa corps gains ground
Africa Corps, the shadowy military arm of Moscow, has reshaped the security landscape in Mali and beyond. This weekend marked a turning point when rebels reclaimed Kidal, a strategic stronghold held by the Russian paramilitary group for years. The retreat signals both a tactical shift and Moscow’s enduring influence in the Sahel. The collapse of […]
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How Benin’s police cracked down on global crime networks with intercontinental arrests
The Benin Republican Police has stepped up efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks by actively tracking fugitives crossing borders. Their mission is to ensure Benin does not become a safe haven for individuals sought by international justice. In a coordinated crackdown, the BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou, alongside judicial police units, executed a week-long operation (April 13–19, 2026) […]
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Niger’s healthcare revolution: local treatment gains ground over foreign evacuations
Niger’s healthcare revolution: local treatment gains ground over foreign evacuations For decades, Nigeriens requiring specialized medical care faced an inevitable choice: travel abroad for treatment or accept limited local options. That paradigm is shifting as the country’s healthcare system undergoes a strategic transformation under the leadership of Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, Minister of Public Health and […]
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