Senegal Morocco football rivalry and hidden tensions

Setting foot in Dakar for the first time, I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of unease. The reason? A single word: CAN. You know the story—this tournament’s final has…

West African fuel costs: a comparative analysis of Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin

In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed challenges. As households endeavor to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a stark reality emerges…

Sahel states alliance launches joint air campaigns in Mali

Mali The tri-nation anti-jihadist coalition, known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, conducted extensive aerial operations within Malian territory. This decisive action…

Sahel crisis deepens as Mali faces militant surge and Algeria’s security dilemma

On April 25, a synchronized assault unfolded across Mali, marking a turning point in the nation’s prolonged instability. Islamist fighters and Tuareg separatists launched simultaneous strikes on military bases and…

Mali’s junta under fire as militant surge exposes security failures in the Sahel

Mali’s junta under fire as militant surge exposes security failures in the Sahel On April 25, shortly before dawn, the tranquility of Kati — a strategic military outpost 15 kilometers…

Niger’s food aid dilemma: balancing sovereignty with russian support

The strategic significance of Russian fertilizer aid for Niger Amidst a fundamental realignment of its diplomatic relationships, the Niger has received a substantial shipment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer…

Senegal to face Tunisia in la28 women’s football qualifiers

The Senegal women’s national football team is set to battle Tunisia in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualifying series. This home-and-away encounter is scheduled to…

El Hadj Amadou Sy to represent Sénégal at the CAF U17 AFCON preparation course

The Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially released the names of the referees invited to the preparatory workshop for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations. This training session…

South Africa detains kemi seba as Benin extradition case looms

Detention upheld amid legal scrutiny The South African judiciary has ruled that Kemi Seba, a Franco-Béninois activist, must remain in custody following a court hearing on April 29. The decision…

Fin de collaboration pour Tom Saintfiet à la tête du Mali

Une nouvelle page s’ouvre pour le football au Mali. La Fédération malienne a officialisé, mardi soir, le départ de Tom Saintfiet, qui occupait le poste de sélectionneur national depuis août…

Russia’s shifting security role in Mali and the Sahel amid rising instability

Understanding Russia’s expanding footprint in Mali’s security landscape As Mali grapples with escalating attacks by armed factions, the presence of Russian security forces has come under intense scrutiny. Following coordinated…

Mali thanks its belgian coach after world cup failure

Mali bids farewell to Belgian coach after World Cup setback The era of “Oncle Tom” has come to an end. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) has officially relieved Tom Saintfiet,…