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.
Senegal vs Morocco: CAN 2025 final appeal moves forward at CAS Football authorities in Senegal have escalated the dispute over the CAN 2025 final against Morocco by filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. The move comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the tournament to Morocco […]
Arthur Zagré, a talented left-back who developed through the Paris Saint-Germain academy and represented France at youth levels, has made the significant decision to switch his sporting allegiance to Burkina Faso. The 24-year-old, a former French youth international with 23 caps and 2 goals across the U18 and U19 categories, is set to embrace a […]
As the people of Togo anxiously await relief from severe cost-of-living increases and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from merely exotic, has stirred a deep sense of national bewilderment. Amidst veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable lack of concrete outcomes, […]
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May 7, 2026 Share: The April 25 coordinated attacks in Mali mark a dangerous inflection point in the Sahel’s security crisis, revealing both the growing sophistication […]
the senegalese football federation clarifies u15 lionceaux payments Last Tuesday, during a ceremony to present the trophy won by the U15 Lionceaux at the African Schools Football Championship and to hand over the flag to the national U17 team heading to the 2026 U17 AFCON, both squads were given symbolic checks. Reports indicated that the […]
A pronounced disagreement currently pits Togo’s political establishment against its judicial apparatus. At the core of this controversy lies the alleged failure to implement a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary action and the asserted imperatives of national security, the nation finds itself increasingly […]
Despite official rhetoric celebrating the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic growth, ground-level realities present a stark contradiction to the Faure Gnassingbé administration. The most recent Afrobarometer survey paints a picture of a Togo struggling, with a significant 62% of its citizens feeling the nation is heading in the wrong direction. The chasm between the […]
A significant milestone in the CAN 2025 dispute between Morocco and Senegal is set for Thursday, May 7, 2026. On this date, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is scheduled to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), responding to the appeal filed by the Senegalese authorities. This legal challenge […]
In a significant political development, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during its Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end of a pivotal institution that had been central to Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic landscape since 2001, ushering in a period of uncertainty regarding the framework for […]
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic bishops of Chad voiced their deep alarm regarding the rapid deterioration of the political climate in their nation. The high-ranking clergy are calling upon governmental leaders to […]
Senegal U17 team aims for 2026 CAN victory with tough group stage The Senegal U17 national team is gearing up for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the Lionceaux’ schedule in their quest to reclaim continental glory. […]
Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns 6 may 2026 During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in the Niger capital of Niamey, a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers was successfully implemented with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 1,200 frontline vaccination workers received […]
