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.
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 […]
The recent wave of synchronized strikes launched by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has plunged the nation into turmoil. These operations have exposed significant vulnerabilities within the military junta, revealing an insurgency that is becoming increasingly sophisticated and unified. From the capital, Bamako, to […]
A carefully orchestrated display of triumph is unfolding across digital platforms. In numerous videos circulating on social media, Tuareg insurgents from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and Jnim (the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) are seen celebrating atop armored trucks. These vehicles were abandoned by Russian mercenaries during their hasty […]
The Sahel region of Niger, particularly the area bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, is witnessing a distressing surge in violence targeting children, according to a recent report. The escalating conflict has not only claimed innocent lives but has also subjected youngsters to forced recruitment by armed factions operating in the zone. devastating impact on children […]
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 […]
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 […]
The journey to the CAN 2027 is taking shape, even as some details remain in flux. While the final group compositions are yet to be announced, African national teams now have a clear roadmap to navigate their qualification path. The CAF has outlined key match windows spanning several months, culminating in a final phase set […]
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 […]
Mali faces unprecedented security crisis following insurgent breakthrough After years of deep-seated instability and successive coups in 2020 and 2021, Mali has entered a volatile new phase of armed conflict. On Saturday, April 25, a massive and synchronized offensive was launched by Tuareg rebels from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) alongside JNIM (Group […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in the ongoing dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. This deadline marks the first phase of the legal proceedings, triggered by Senegal’s appeal to the TAS against both the […]
