How the Sénégal-Maroc CAN 2025 final inspired new FIFA disciplinary rules
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 […]
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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 deadline Morocco must defend can 2025 title claim
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 […]
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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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Can 2025 final dispute: cas sets deadline for Morocco’s defense against Senegal’s appeal
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 […]
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Unprecedented alliance between jihadists and rebels shakes Mali’s military leadership
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 […]
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Mali’s junta in turmoil as Africa Corps faces major setback in Kidal
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 […]
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Escalating child casualties and recruitment by armed groups in Niger’s Sahel region
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 […]
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