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.
International Mali Mali football team thanks its Belgian coach Wednesday, April 29 at 11:56 AM 5 Reactions The era of Tom Saintfiet, nicknamed “Uncle Tom,” has come to an end with the Mali national football team. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) has officially relieved the 53-year-old Belgian coach of his duties. His departure follows the […]
West Africa’s power grid is facing unprecedented strain after Ghana’s recent fire at a key Akosombo dam facility slashed nearly 1,000 MW from regional supply. This sudden loss has forced Accra to halt electricity exports to neighboring countries, including Benin, plunging the region into uncertainty. Yet, while other nations grapple with shortages, Benin stands resilient—thanks […]
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 […]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, football’s governing body is strengthening its regulatory framework to prevent extreme on-field protests. Impact of the Sénégal-Maroc CAN 2025 final This strategic shift follows the controversial events that took place during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On January 18, in Rabat, the […]
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 […]
