In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
Recent energy disruptions within the CEB community have been triggered by a combination of falling water levels in hydroelectric dams and a major technical failure. Specifically, a significant fire that occurred on April 23 at a facility linked to the Akosombo dam in Ghana has stripped the regional network of a vital portion of its […]
The Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) and its president, Mahazou Cisset, officially announced the departure of Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet from his role as head of the national team. The announcement followed Saintfiet’s own statement, published via an Instagram post on April 27. The federation expressed its deep gratitude for the coach’s dedication, highlighting his commitment […]
FIFA’s bold new regulations for the 2026 World Cup following the Senegal-Morocco controversy The FIFA has recently unveiled a set of stringent new regulations aimed at maintaining order and preventing disruptions during high-stakes football matches, particularly in the lead-up to the prestigious FIFA World Cup 2026. This decisive move follows the tumultuous events surrounding the […]
What next for Mali’s military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? 7 minutes ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Makuochi Okafor,BBC Africaand Mohamed Ibrahim,BBC Arabic AFP via Getty Images It is hard to overstate the sense of shock reverberating across West Africa after attackers, in co-ordinated assaults, managed to enter Mali’s capital, Bamako, assassinate […]
The legal saga surrounding the CAN 2025 championship has taken another dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has now set May 7, 2026 as the final deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense in response to Senegal’s appeal. This tight timeline intensifies pressure on the Moroccan side […]
Marrakech — Morocco has once again voiced its unwavering solidarity with Mali, addressing the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) in a firm condemnation of the recent wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck the West African nation last weekend. The Moroccan delegation, speaking at the emergency AU PSC session on […]
Tribunal arbitral du sport: new developments in Senegal vs Morocco case Key update in the ongoing football dispute between Senegal and Morocco The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has advanced proceedings in the contentious case between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Following the submission of Senegal’s appeal brief, the court […]
Kalidou Koulibaly’s prolonged absence fuels World Cup worries for Senegal With fewer than two months remaining until the FIFA World Cup, the football world is watching closely as Kalidou Koulibaly, the backbone of Senegal’s defense and team captain, remains sidelined due to a persistent thigh injury. The 34-year-old defensive stalwart, who boasts 102 international caps […]
The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco has taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Senegalese Football Federation filed an appeal with the CAS on March 25, prompting a new phase in this high-stakes football dispute. Morocco granted extended deadline to respond The CAS has set […]
In a strategically orchestrated counteroffensive, Touareg fighters from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and the Jnim (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) have seized the initiative in northern Mali. Viral social media footage captures these combatants parading on abandoned armored vehicles left behind by fleeing Russian mercenaries. The spectacle follows the […]
The escalating conflict in Niger’s Sahel region, particularly near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, has led to a disturbing rise in child casualties and forced recruitment by armed groups, according to a recent report. These groups, including the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims […]
Bamako — A Russian-aligned security group in Mali has announced it successfully thwarted a large-scale coup attempt over the weekend, following coordinated attacks on critical military and government sites across the country. The incident, described as one of the most serious security breaches in the Sahel in recent years, unfolded as thousands of fighters launched […]