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The synchronized terrorist attacks that swept across Mali on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal moment, not just for Bamako and the escalating violence in the Sahel, but for the entire West African region. This […]
Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. Following his prominent role in the CAN 2025 final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed him to officiate the first leg of the CAF […]
As he prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, President Patrice Talon leaves behind a nation significantly reshaped. From modernizing essential infrastructure to fostering political stability, the past ten years of governance have been […]
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this Sunday, May 3rd, the situation in West Africa is profoundly concerning: the act of reporting has become an act of bravery, fraught with peril. Following […]
Since Saturday, April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive has been underway in Mali, led by a coalition of the Azawad Liberation Front and the al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin. Their forces have […]
News A new era for women leading schools in Côte d’Ivoire At the Lycée Classique d’Abidjan, a significant milestone was reached as over 110 prominent women in the Ivorian educational sector gathered to establish REFCEACI. […]
Following the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final where the Senegal national football team triumphed over Morocco with a 1-0 victory, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a crucial warning to national squads. This important […]
The coordinated military assault that unfolded across Mali on April 25 marked more than just another chapter in the nation’s decade-long turmoil. It represented a pivotal shift in the conflict’s trajectory. Islamist militants and Tuareg […]
Ulf’s view The Moscow-supported military administration in Mali is currently battling for its existence following a coordinated offensive by jihadist factions and Tuareg insurgents. This assault tragically resulted in the death of the defense minister […]
Football enthusiasts had high hopes for the highly anticipated clash between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium on April 29. Yet, what unfolded was a tightly contested encounter that ended in a […]
Mali currently confronts a dire security landscape, marked by recent assaults that have reportedly claimed hundreds of lives among both civilians and military personnel, as confirmed by security intelligence. Western analysts suggest that the stability […]
In Mali, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM jihadist group has issued a call for a broad “common front” to “end the junta” that has been in power since 2020, advocating for a “peaceful and inclusive transition.” This […]