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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 national team parts ways with coach Tom Saintfiet The Mali national football team is entering a new chapter. Coach Tom Saintfiet, who took charge in August 2024, is no longer leading the team, as confirmed by the Mali Football Federation. The decision follows a respectable run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where […]
Russia’s evolving security role in Mali and the Sahel region The recent coordinated attacks by armed groups in Mali have cast a spotlight on the shifting dynamics of external security partnerships in the Sahel. As the Malian government faces intensified pressure from insurgent forces, the role of Russian security contingents—particularly those associated with the Africa […]
Paris Saint-Germain edges out Bayern Munich in a breathtaking Champions League semi-final In a match that will be etched in football history, Paris Saint-Germain secured a commanding 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. The thrilling encounter at the Parc des Princes delivered everything fans could have […]
Since taking the helm in August 2024, Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has decided to end his tenure as head coach of Mali’s senior national football team. His departure comes at a critical moment, as the nation faces escalating political unrest and security challenges, exacerbated by recent offensives from jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels. In an […]
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 […]
Belgian tactician Tom Saintfiet has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Mali national football team, as confirmed through an official announcement shared via Instagram on April 27. His departure was met with sincere appreciation from the Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) and its president, Mahazou Cisset, who issued a formal statement on […]
FIFA tightens football rules ahead of 2026 World Cup The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off with stricter regulations aimed at preventing extreme on-field disputes. These changes follow recent controversies in major tournaments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. New FIFA rules to maintain match integrity […]
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 […]