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In the early hours of April 25, the silence surrounding the military garrison town of Kati, located just 15 kilometers from Mali’s capital, Bamako, was broken by heavy gunfire and explosions. This marked the beginning […]
The sporting world awaits the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport’s final verdict regarding the contentious Sénégal-Maroc final. However, one undeniable truth remains: the entire saga could have been managed far more effectively, preventing the escalation to […]
After a thrilling draw, the Sénégal women’s national football team will face Tunisie in a critical double-header for the Olympic Games LA28 qualification. The highly anticipated fixtures are scheduled for October 2026 as part of […]
For the upcoming CAN U17 2025, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees chosen for the preparatory stage ahead of the tournament scheduled in Morocco from 13 May to 2 […]
Mali’s football landscape is undergoing a significant shift as the national team bids farewell to head coach Tom Saintfiet. The Belgian tactician, who took charge in August 2024, has seen his tenure come to an […]
In what can only be described as a cinematic footballing display, Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow advantage for the Champions League final by defeating Bayern Munich 5-4. This encounter at the Parc des Princes will […]
Mali football federation ends Tom Saintfiet’s tenure as national coach The Mali national football team has concluded its collaboration with Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet, as announced by the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) this week. The […]
New disciplinary measures for the 2026 World Cup With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the sport’s global governing body is reinforcing its legal arsenal to prevent extreme protests on the pitch. This […]
Across West Africa, a wave of shock is sweeping through capitals and remote villages alike, after coordinated rebel offensives finally breached Mali’s defences. The capital Bamako, long considered secure, witnessed the assassination of Mali’s Defence […]
Marrakech — Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Mali, reaffirming its solidarity before the African Union Peace and Security Council following a series of devastating terrorist and separatist attacks that struck the […]
Jnim: al-qaeda’s rising power in the Sahel and its threat to Bamako The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) is tightening its grip on Mali. The capital Bamako now faces an imminent threat from this Al-Qaeda-affiliated […]
In a bold display of power, Touareg combatants from the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and the Jnim (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) have been seen parading on abandoned Russian-made armored […]