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.
The nation of Benin embarked on a pivotal democratic journey this Sunday, April 12, 2026, as citizens cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential election. This crucial electoral event ushers in a new political landscape, marking the conclusion of President Patrice Talon’s tenure and setting the course for Benin’s future. The atmosphere […]
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security cooperation amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott deepen military ties with a focus on border security, counterterrorism, and organized crime amid growing regional fragility Introduction to security cooperation The strengthening of defense collaboration between Morocco and Mauritania emerges as a strategic response to escalating regional instability across the Sahel, […]
Military governments across the Sahel region—specifically Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are forging a new security and political alliance, progressively distancing themselves from traditional Western partners. Russia is playing a pivotal role in shaping this emerging bloc, actively capitalizing on the diminished influence of the United States and its allies. Through strategic military collaboration, arms shipments, […]
The controversy surrounding the continental football crown is far from settled. While the CAF officially awarded the championship title to Maroc via an administrative ruling two months after the CAN 2025 final, Sénégal is currently challenging this move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). Amidst this legal battle, a prominent member of the […]
Actualités Calendrier/Résultats/Classement Buteurs Passeurs Algérie Maroc Tunisie Côte d’Ivoire Sénégal CAN 2025 CAF president’s visit to Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy 08/04 13:50 Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Nearly a month after the African Football Confederation (CAF) stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title in favor of Morocco, CAF President Patrice Motsepe arrived in […]
football african cup of nations CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrives in Dakar as Senegal reacts to 2025 CAN title reversal Patrice Motsepe has led CAF since 2021 CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits Dakar this Wednesday, nearly a month after the governing body stripped Senegal of its 2025 African Cup of Nations title in favor of […]
The Senegalese Football Federation has finally received the reasoned decision from the CAF Appeals Jury, paving the way for an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). After three weeks of uncertainty, this decision enables Senegal to challenge the CAF’s ruling that awarded Morocco the CAN 2025 title by default. CAF appeal decision […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made headlines three weeks ago when it stripped the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Senegal, awarding hosting rights to Morocco instead. This decision followed the controversial final whistle in the AFCON 2024 final in Rabat on January 18th. Understandably, the Teranga Lions refused to accept this outcome. […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, a 36-year-old military leader, now commands Burkina Faso from the Koulouba palace, having seized power and abolished democratic elections. In a recent two-hour session with six journalists, the young captain presented a positive assessment of his administration. He claimed significant progress: the army was reclaiming national territory, industrial output was rising, gold […]
In Burkina Faso, a stark divergence exists between the official narrative presented by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the grim realities meticulously documented by human rights organizations. At 36, Traoré, who ascended to power without electoral mandate and subsequently dissolved democratic processes, frequently addresses the public and press from the Koulouba palace, painting an optimistic portrait […]
Click to expand Image Escalating violence in Burkina Faso: a crisis of war crimes and crimes against humanity The Burkina Faso military, alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group, has killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The junta itself perpetrates severe abuses, fails to hold any side accountable, […]
Sports Why did Senegal lose the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title? The CAF reversed its decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Senegal, reassigning it to Morocco after an appeal. This unprecedented move raises questions about overturning an already completed competition result and what to expect from the appeal filed […]
