Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali football coach after two-year tenure
After nearly two years at the helm, Tom Saintfiet has concluded his role as head coach of the Mali national football team. His departure was formally announced through an official letter shared on Instagram on Wednesday, following a confidential notice dated Monday, April 27. The Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT), led by President Mahazou Cisset, publicly […]
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Mali coup: what future after rebel attacks on Bamako
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 […]
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Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadists seize northern Mali
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 […]
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CAN 2025 title dispute: TAS sets deadline for Morocco’s defense
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 […]
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Morocco stands firm with Mali amid rising tensions with Algeria
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 […]
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TAS latest update: Morocco-Senegal football dispute escalates
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 […]
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Kalidou koulibaly injury raises concerns ahead of world cup
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, […]
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Russian-backed forces foil coup attempt in Mali amid Sahel tensions
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 […]
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Sahel: why Russian strategy fails and panafrican voices shift
The situation in the Sahel is reaching a critical juncture. Recent events have exposed the harsh reality behind grand panafricanist theories and their supposed allies, leaving local populations caught in the crossfire. Mali’s escalating crisis: a test for Russian military support Over the past weekend, simultaneous attacks on Kati and Kidal military bases sent shockwaves […]
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A deepening crisis: 7.5 million children at risk in the Central Sahel
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian crisis. Across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an estimated 7.5 million children urgently require aid, despite some advancements observed in the areas of healthcare, education, and civil registration. UNICEF urges heightened international support Following a two-week mission to the region, Ted Chaiban, UNICEF’s Deputy […]
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Mali’s Kidal fall: africa corps’ strategic setback erodes russian influence
Mali’s Kidal fall: africa corps’ strategic setback erodes russian influence The recapture of Kidal, a critical Tuareg stronghold in 2023, has delivered a significant blow to Russian forces operating in Mali. Africa Corps, positioned as Vladimir Poutine’s military showcase in Africa, now faces a precarious situation, diminishing the Kremlin’s projection of power. A scene resembling […]
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Mali’s crisis deepens as russian mercenaries negotiate with rebels amid rising violence
As Mali’s transitional authorities pinned their hopes on a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to restore peace, the security landscape has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. On April 25, a fragile truce in Kidal collapsed under renewed clashes in Kati — a critical area just kilometers from the presidential seat. This dual crisis […]
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