Following a breathtaking 5-4 victory in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, Ousmane Dembélé expressed his satisfaction with the result while acknowledging areas for improvement. The match, which saw Paris-SG…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Understanding Jnim: the Al-Qaeda affiliate advancing on Bamako
The militant coalition known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) has reached the outskirts of Bamako. The potential fall of the capital would grant this terrorist organization—already the most formidable jihadist force…
Escalating violence against children in Niger’s three-border region
Escalating violence in Niger’s Tillabéri region, particularly along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, is increasingly targeting children—killing them, forcibly recruiting them, and leaving survivors traumatized, according to a new report….
The road to can 2027: complete qualifiers schedule unveiled
The journey towards the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2027 is now becoming clearer, even as the full scope of the main tournament is still taking shape. Before the definitive group compositions…
Central Sahel: millions of children face dire humanitarian crisis
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian emergency. Across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an estimated 7.5 million children are in urgent need of aid. This critical situation…
Fifa can 2025 final disputed at tas: frmf’s defense deadline looms
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) regarding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final…
Russia’s africa corps faces humiliation in Mali after Kidal withdrawal
The fall of Kidal, a historic Tuareg stronghold recaptured in 2023, delivers a crushing blow to Russia’s military ambitions in Mali. Once hailed as a showcase of Vladimir Poutine’s African strategy, the…
Russian military passivity in Mali as rebel forces gain ground
The military leadership in Bamako is currently facing a dire security challenge as Tuareg insurgents, working alongside jihadist groups, launch coordinated strikes across the nation. In a startling turn of events, Russian…
Sahel states stand united after attacks on Malian sovereignty
Following the synchronized terrorist strikes targeting Mali, a significant declaration was issued by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current leader of the Confederation of Sahel States. This message represents far more than a…
Mali security crisis: Russian paramilitaries negotiate withdrawal amid rising terrorism
Since Malian transitional authorities doubled down on a military partnership with Moscow to restore stability, the security landscape has only grown more volatile. On April 25th, a fragile balance of power shifted…
Yéhvann diouf reflects on Senegal Morocco can aftermath
As the highly anticipated match between OM and Nice approaches, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf has shared his reflections on an eventful season with L’Équipe. Despite spending significant time on the bench, the…
Russia’s Africa corps expands influence in Mali amid shifting power dynamics
The Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary force deployed across Africa, has faced a setback in Mali. Rebels, including Islamist factions and Tuareg separatists, reclaimed Kidal—one of the junta’s most critical strongholds—over the…