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On April 26, a significant setback unfolded in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of the Bamako junta—were forced into a humiliating retreat. Social […]
Ousmane Dembélé reflects on PSG’s dramatic Champions League victory over Bayern Munich Key takeaways from the high-scoring first leg Ousmane Dembélé, named Player of the Match following Paris Saint-Germain’s exhilarating 5-4 triumph over Bayern Munich […]
An embarrassing setback unfolded in northern Mali on April 26, when Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025—were forced to withdraw from Kidal. Social media footage captured the humiliating scene: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]