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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 […]
The highly anticipated CAN 2025 final is embroiled in ongoing legal drama as the TAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) tightens the timeline for Morocco’s defense. The sole arbitrator has set May 7, 2026, as the deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its counter-memorial in response to Senegal’s appeal—a move that […]
Rabat — Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Mali following a wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck multiple cities in the West African nation last weekend. Addressing the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), the Moroccan delegation voiced strong condemnation of the assaults targeting both civilian and military targets […]
The CAN 2025 final dispute escalates as the TAS imposes a critical deadline The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has set a strict timeline for the Moroccan football federation to present its defence in the controversial CAN 2025 final case. The deadline has been fixed for May 7, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in this […]
Tribunal Arbitral du Sport advances Morocco vs Senegal football case The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has reached a critical milestone in the ongoing legal battle between Morocco and Senegal. After receiving the appeal brief from the Senegalese Football Federation, the court has now set a strict deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to […]
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 […]
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 in the Sahel—control over a significant portion of Mali. As an Al-Qaeda affiliate, it is spearheading the current insurgency, successfully challenging both national […]
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 edge out Bayern Munich in a nine-goal thriller, has set the stage for an intense second leg in Germany. Speaking to the press […]
The coordinated strikes launched recently by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Tuareg insurgents of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) have sparked widespread disorder, exposing the vulnerabilities of the ruling junta against an increasingly structured rebellion. By hitting several Malian urban centers simultaneously, from the capital Bamako to the […]
Strategic humiliation unfolds in real time. Across social media platforms, videos emerge showing triumphant Tuareg fighters from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) or the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) parading on abandoned Russian-made armored vehicles. These mercenaries, once part of Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group), hastily evacuated Kidal in the northern region […]