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Mali: AES condemns coordinated attacks on Sahelian sovereignty The statement released by the President of the Alliance of Sahel States, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on April 25, 2026, in response to the coordinated terrorist attacks against […]
Despite Mali’s transitional authorities placing their hopes in a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to restore peace, the security landscape has deteriorated sharply. On April 25, the nation faced a paradox: while a contentious evacuation […]
In Bamako and across northern garrisons, Saturday, April 25, 2026, felt anything but celebratory for Mali’s sovereignty. The thunderous explosions rattling Kati, the epicenter of military power, shattered the illusion of a swift “liberation from […]
Yéhvann Diouf, the Senegalese goalkeeper, recently shared his emotions and reflections following the thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. After a season marked by ups and downs, including a stint on the bench […]
Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary project in Africa, has been ousted from a key stronghold in Mali following a fierce rebel offensive. Despite this setback, the shadowy force remains a critical asset for Russia across […]
The Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary force, has been making waves in the Sahel, particularly in Mali, where it recently withdrew from a key stronghold held for years. This shift comes as the group seeks […]
The strategic stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali has fallen. This past weekend, a coalition of jihadist factions and Tuareg rebels overran the city, long held under iron-fisted control by the Africa Corps—a covert paramilitary […]
In the heart of the Sahel, a new military player has emerged, reshaping the balance of power in the region. Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary arm, has faced a rare setback in Mali, yet remains […]
In a dramatic turn of events, rebels allied with Tuareg factions seized control of Kidal, a strategic stronghold in eastern Mali, over the weekend. The city had been firmly held by the Africa Corps, a […]
Yéhvann Diouf’s rollercoaster season: from international glory to club uncertainty As Nice faces Olympique de Marseille in a crucial Ligue 1 clash, goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf reflects on a season that oscillated between extremes. From celebrating […]
In a lengthy interview broadcast on Niger’s national television on April 21, General Mohamed Toumba, Interior Minister and state-level official, addressed a range of pressing security issues facing the country. With jihadist attacks escalating—particularly in […]
In a decisive move to curb transnational organised crime, Benin’s Republican Police has ramped up cross-border operations to dismantle criminal networks and apprehend fugitives seeking refuge within its borders. The crackdown underscores the nation’s refusal […]