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Children in Niger—particularly in the volatile Tillabéri region bordering Mali and Burkina Faso—are facing an alarming surge in violence at the hands of armed groups. According to recent findings, rising conflict has led to increased […]
Bamako — A Russian-aligned paramilitary group in Mali has reported thwarting a large-scale coup attempt over the weekend, following coordinated assaults on critical military and government sites. The incident, described as one of the most […]
Why the Sahel is facing an unprecedented security crisis As violence escalates across the Sahel, long-held panafricanist ideologies are being tested. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in Mali, where recent attacks in Kati […]
The path to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is becoming clearer. While the full tournament details are still emerging, African national teams now have a definitive framework for their qualification journey. The Confederation of […]
The Central Sahel region is currently facing an acutely challenging humanitarian situation. In Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an estimated 7.5 million children urgently require aid. This critical need persists despite some advancements made in […]
Mali has descended back into intense armed conflict following a period of extreme instability and consecutive coups in 2020 and 2021. On Saturday, April 25, a massive and synchronized operation was launched by the Front […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7th to present its comprehensive defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). This crucial deadline is the initial legal window provided to the Moroccan […]
The recapture of Kidal, a key Touareg stronghold in 2023, now fallen, represents a severe setback for Russian forces. Africa Corps, a military symbol of Vladimir Poutine’s ambitions in Africa, is faltering, thereby tarnishing the […]
In a striking turn of events, Russian military forces stationed in the Mali have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal without engaging in combat. This retreat occurred as Tuareg rebels, allied with jihadist factions, […]
At least 42 individuals lost their lives in eastern Chad following violent clashes sparked by a dispute over a water source. The confrontations escalated into retaliatory attacks, prompting a swift response from authorities. During a […]
The Africa Corps, a Kremlin-backed paramilitary unit deployed across Africa, announced on Telegram on April 27 that it had withdrawn troops from Kati, a strategic garrison town 20 kilometers from Bamako. This city serves as […]
Nine leaders of political parties affiliated with the GCAP opposition coalition have been taken into custody just days before a peaceful demonstration they were organizing. The official justification for these arrests in Chad stems from […]