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.
Head coach Lamine Sané has finalized the roster for Senegal U17 ahead of the 2026 CAN U17 in Morocco, announced from May 13 to June 2. The 23-player squad blends seasoned performers with emerging talents poised for continental glory. goals and defensive backbone The defensive core features a mix of experience and rising stars. In […]
Morocco’s AS FAR Football Club has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to appoint Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns. With the first leg of the final scheduled in Pretoria, South Africa on May 17, tensions are rising over the choice of official. The Moroccan […]
Senegalese coach eyes new challenge with Mali’s national team Omar Daf, the Senegalese football coach, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant role of head coach of Mali’s national football team, following his departure from Amiens SC in France. The former international defender, who has managed clubs in Ligue 1, is […]
When the CAF announced Jean-Jacques Ndala as the referee for the first leg of the African Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns, the decision sparked immediate controversy. Ndala, who officiated the chaotic 2025 AFCON final, is now at the center of a dispute following his selection for the highly anticipated match on […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially selected Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala to take charge of the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. This highly anticipated clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR is scheduled for May 17 in Pretoria, South Africa. At 38 years old, the referee is well known for […]
In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former President of the Constitutional Court, highlighted the historic generational shift in leadership following Romuald Wadagni’s election as President of the Republic. a balanced vision for Benin’s future As a distinguished public law professor, Holo commended the new Head of State for prioritizing both infrastructure development […]
The Ivorian government has initiated a decisive measure. To bolster the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and broaden access to air transportation, a substantial 25% decrease in passenger levies has been formally enacted. This move sends a powerful message to the aviation industry. By opting to cut airport charges by a quarter, the Ivorian administration […]
The plight of Senegalese football supporters held in Rabat, Morocco, remains unchanged almost four months after the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final. Initially won by Senegal with a 1-0 extra-time victory, the title was later controversially awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) appeal jury. While three individuals have been […]
The coordinated insurgent attacks that swept across Mali on April 25, 2026, represent a significant turning point, not merely for Bamako and the escalating violence in the Sahel, but for the broader West African region. These events underscore the inherent vulnerability of Mali’s existing security framework and prompt critical questions for West African nations, particularly […]
Jean-Jacques Ndala appointed for CAF Champions League final after CAN 2025 The spotlight returns to referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, fresh from officiating the CAN 2025 final, as he is now tasked with another prestigious assignment. This time, the CAF has entrusted him with overseeing the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns […]
So, imagine this: the Bénin national women’s U20 team, affectionately known as the Amazones, ventured into Côte d’Ivoire this past Saturday and really put on a show! They managed to snatch a 1-1 draw against the home side, the Éléphantes, giving them a seriously strong position heading into the second leg of this qualifier. a […]
As President Patrice Talon prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation significantly transformed. From modernizing infrastructure to fostering political stability, the past ten years of governance have revitalized Benin, restoring national pride and momentum. Unprecedented public appreciation marks a presidential departure On May 1, 2026, the atmosphere in the […]
