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Mali’s junta struggles as coordinated insurgent offensives expose deep security failures The military junta in Mali faces its sternest challenge yet after coordinated insurgent offensives on April 25 sent shockwaves through the Sahel region. Twin assaults launched by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Tuareg separatist Front for the […]
The much-anticipated showdown between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal at the Estadio Metropolitano on April 29 concluded in a 1-1 draw, leaving the outcome of the second-leg semifinal wide open. What unfolded was a tightly contested battle where defensive discipline and set-piece mastery dictated the flow of play. a match locked in defensive rigor Fans […]
The Republic of Niger has recently taken delivery of a substantial consignment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer from the Russian Federation. This shipment, which arrived at the Port of Lomé before being transported inland by convoy, reflects the transitional authorities’ commitment to enhancing domestic agricultural output and ultimately achieving food self-sufficiency. A vital lifeline […]
Following the contentious Senegal-Morocco final, where a post-match ruling overturned the original score, football authorities are taking decisive action to prevent future controversies. The incident, which saw Senegal walk off the pitch in protest, highlighted flaws in how such situations are handled. To address these concerns, Fifa has introduced stricter guidelines for referees and team […]
The Senegalese women’s national football team is set to face off against Tunisia in the second round of the Olympic qualification tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Games (LA28). This two-legged tie is scheduled for October 2026, following the draw held on April 29, which finalized the full schedule for the African Women’s Olympic Football […]
Niger’s Maradi region is expanding its healthcare network with the inauguration of three new type II health centers in Maradi and Tessaoua, a significant leap forward in bringing medical services closer to urban and peri-urban communities. The “economic capital” of Niger and its surroundings are set to experience a transformative shift in healthcare delivery. […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has announced the referee lineup for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations preparation stage, a critical phase before the final selection of officials for the tournament set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2025. In this preliminary selection, Senegal will be represented by a […]
The francophone-Béninese activist Kemi Seba remains incarcerated in South Africa following a decisive court ruling on April 29. The South African judiciary denied his defense’s arguments, upholding his continued detention. The decision was influenced by the invalidity of a diplomatic passport and the presence of two international arrest warrants issued by Bénin. The case has […]
Mali football federation thanks departing Belgian coach The chapter for Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet with the Mali national football team has come to a close. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) announced his departure from the position of head coach after an evening meeting on Tuesday. The 53-year-old tactician, who took charge in August 2024, failed […]
Recent sporadic power cuts across the Bénin electricity grid can be attributed to declining water levels in regional dams. However, the situation was exacerbated by a major fire on April 23 at a key facility linked to Ghana’s Akosombo Dam, which slashed the regional power supply by nearly 1,000 MW. While such a loss could […]
Across West Africa, a wave of shock and disbelief has swept through communities following a coordinated rebel offensive that breached Mali’s defences, penetrated the capital Bamako, and led to the assassination of the Defence Minister alongside the seizure of northern cities. Residents in Bamako and other major urban centres woke on Saturday to the sounds […]
Mali’s Africa Corps suffers humiliating setback in Kidal In a major blow to Mali’s military junta, the Africa Corps—Russia’s replacement for the Wagner Group since 2025—has been forced into a hasty retreat from the northern city of Kidal. Graphic footage circulating online shows Russian mercenaries fleeing under pressure from the Group for the Support of […]