Mali’s fragile security under threat from jnim and fla offensives
The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated rapidly, casting a pall over the region. Within days, the strategic balance…
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Exploring Senegal-Morocco relations: beyond the football pitch
A slight trepidation accompanied my arrival in Dakar. The reason? The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. You are familiar…
Fuel price paradox: Côte d’Ivoire’s rates surpass Bénin’s despite oil production
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa experiences a fresh tremor. While households strive…
Sahel alliance launches coordinated air campaigns against malian insurgents
Mali The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have executed “intense air campaigns” within Malian borders, as…
Mali security crisis: recent insurgent offensives expose the failures of junta rule
Mali security crisis: recent insurgent offensives expose the failures of junta rule In the early hours of April 25, the…
Senegal to face Tunisia in la28 women’s football Olympic qualifying tournament
Road to Los Angeles 2028: Sénégal meets Tunisie The Sénégal women’s national football team is preparing for a crucial double-header…
South African court maintains detention of Kemi Seba pending extradition review
Judicial decision confirms continued custody for Kemi Seba The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody following a ruling…
Russia’s growing influence in Mali and the Sahel security crisis
INSIGHT Russia’s growing influence in Mali and the Sahel security crisis Examining Moscow’s expanding defense footprint in West Africa amid…
Mali football: tom saintfiet steps down amid turmoil
Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian head coach of the Mali national football team, has announced his immediate departure from the role.…
Mali thanks outgoing belgian coach after disappointing performances
Mali thanks outgoing Belgian coach after World Cup and CAN setbacks After a challenging period, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot)…
Mali: africa corps faces significant setbacks amidst surging jihadist offensives
A significant and symbolic reversal has shaken Mali. On Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali, Russian mercenaries from the…
Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadists tighten grip in Mali
In a significant setback for Moscow’s military involvement in West Africa, Russian mercenaries from Africa Corps—the successor to the Wagner…