Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
what lies ahead for Mali’s military government after shocking rebel attacks residents across Mali were jolted awake on saturday by the echoes of gunfire and explosions in coordinated assaults that pierced the capital, Bamako. attackers brazenly stormed the city, assassinated the defence minister and seized control of northern territories. an alliance of two militant groups—the […]
In a significant and symbolic setback, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group—faced a humiliating retreat in Kidal, northeastern Mali, on April 26. Social media footage captured the disarming and forced evacuation of the mercenaries under pressure from the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, and […]
The ongoing legal saga surrounding the CAN 2025 championship has reached a critical juncture. The sole arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set a firm deadline of May 7, 2026, for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense memorandum in response to the appeal filed by Senegal. This […]
Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Mali, reaffirming its solidarity before the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). The move comes in response to the devastating coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck Mali last week, targeting both civilian and military areas. Morocco’s swift response to Mali’s crisis The Moroccan […]
The CAN 2025 final dispute between Morocco and Senegal has entered a critical phase, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) imposing a strict deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense. The international tribunal has set May 7, 2026 as the final date for the FRMF to file its […]
Tribunal Arbitral du Sport delivers fresh ruling in Morocco vs Senegal case Key developments in the long-standing football dispute The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has advanced proceedings in the high-profile case between Senegal and Morocco. After receiving the appeal brief from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), the international sports court has set a strict […]
Kalidou Koulibaly, the backbone of Senegal’s national team and captain of the Lions of Teranga, has been sidelined for weeks due to a persistent thigh injury, leaving fans and selectors on edge with the FIFA World Cup just around the corner. At 34 years old, with over 100 caps and two goals for his country, […]
The ongoing legal challenge concerning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco is progressing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Following an appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) on March 25, the CAS has granted the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) until May 7, 2026, to submit […]
The recent wave of synchronized strikes launched by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has plunged the nation into turmoil. These operations have exposed significant vulnerabilities within the military junta, revealing an insurgency that is becoming increasingly sophisticated and unified. From the capital, Bamako, to […]
A carefully orchestrated display of triumph is unfolding across digital platforms. In numerous videos circulating on social media, Tuareg insurgents from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and Jnim (the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) are seen celebrating atop armored trucks. These vehicles were abandoned by Russian mercenaries during their hasty […]
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 […]
Bamako — A Russian-backed paramilitary force in Mali has announced it successfully thwarted a coordinated coup attempt over the weekend, involving large-scale attacks on critical military and government sites. The operation, described as one of the most serious security incidents in the Sahel in recent years, targeted key locations in the capital Bamako, the military […]
