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The prolonged absence of Senegal’s esteemed defender and captain, Kalidou Koulibaly of Al-Hilal, due to a persistent thigh injury, is generating considerable apprehension with the FIFA World Cup just under two months away. Across Senegal, worry is escalating over the star center-back. At 34 years old, with an impressive 102 international appearances and 2 goals […]

The legal dispute surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Sénégal and Maroc has taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). Following a complaint filed by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) on March 25, the TAS has granted the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) an extension until May 7, 2026 […]

In a major reversal that is as strategically significant as it is symbolic, the Russian mercenaries of the Africa Corps—the 2025 successors to the Wagner Group—retreated from Kidal in northeastern Mali on Sunday, April 26. Images circulating on social media depict a humiliating scene for the allies of the Bamako junta. Forced out by the […]

Bamako — A growing military presence linked to Russia has reportedly neutralized a large-scale coup attempt in Mali, where coordinated attacks targeted key government and military sites over the weekend. The incident, described as one of the most serious security breaches in recent Sahel history, unfolded across multiple cities including Bamako, Kati, Gao, Kidal, and […]

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 are even announced, African national teams have been provided with a precise framework to plan their qualification campaigns. The Confederation of African Football […]

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 persists despite some advancements observed in health, education, and civil registration services. UNICEF urges global action for Sahel’s children Following a 14-day mission […]

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 dispute. This deadline marks the initial legal window granted to the federation after the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) filed an appeal with the […]

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 Africa Corps now faces a humiliating withdrawal, further tarnishing Moscow’s image of regional power. a strategic retreat under rebel pressure On April 26, […]

The situation. During a marathon two-and-a-half-hour broadcast on the national network RTN on April 21, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of State and Minister of the Interior, addressed several critical security matters. As Niger grapples with intensifying extremist violence, particularly in the Tillabéry region, the General reiterated the military council’s frequent allegations against France. He […]

Benin steps up fight against transnational criminal networks In an intensified crackdown on cross-border crime, Benin’s Police républicaine has executed coordinated operations to dismantle criminal fugitive networks exploiting the country as a hiding spot. The BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou unit, alongside judicial police divisions, carried out a week-long campaign from April 13 to 19, 2026, resulting in […]