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 […]
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CAN 2025 final: CAS grants Morocco deadline extension after Senegal appeal
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 […]
Mali conflict: Africa Corps retreat exposes junta’s vulnerabilities
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 […]
Growing child casualties and recruitment by armed groups in Niger’s Sahel region
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 […]
Mali coup attempt foiled by russian-backed forces amid Sahel tensions
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 […]
Caf 2027 qualifiers schedule: key dates and format revealed
The journey to the CAN 2027 is taking shape, even as final details of the tournament remain under wraps. While the definitive group compositions are yet to be announced, African national teams now have a clear roadmap for their qualifying campaigns. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the main windows for the qualifiers, […]
FRMF gets may 7 deadline to respond in CAN 2025 final dispute
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to present its legal defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the ongoing dispute surrounding the CAN 2025 final. This deadline marks the initial phase of the federation’s response to an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against both the […]
Africa Corps retreat in Mali exposes Russia’s military struggles
The loss of Kidal, a strategic Tuareg stronghold recaptured in 2023, has delivered a crushing blow to Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali. Once hailed as a military showcase for Vladimir Poutine’s African ambitions, this abrupt withdrawal underscores the Kremlin’s waning influence and the growing unpredictability of its African strategy. On April 26, the scene played […]
AES condemns coordinated attacks on Sahel sovereignty
Mali and AES stand united against coordinated terror attacks The recent coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Mali have prompted a strong response from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which views these assaults as a direct threat to the region’s sovereignist movement. In an official statement released by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Confederation of […]
Mali’s security crisis and the cracks in the Russian alliance
The crumbling myth of Russian security in Mali On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the dream of a “liberation from the East” vanished as Kati faced heavy shelling and Kidal descended into chaos. The reality on the ground is stark: the Africa Corps is showing its limitations, and the political narrative surrounding this partnership is disintegrating. […]
Escalating unrest in Mali after april attack on defense ministry
The Republic of Mali continues to reel from the aftermath of a devastating terrorist assault that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political and security establishments. On April 25, a meticulously coordinated operation, attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted the residence of the Malian Minister of Defense in […]
Yéhvann Diouf reflects on Senegal’s CAN victory and Morocco incident
Before the highly anticipated match between Olympique de Marseille and OGC Nice this past Sunday, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf shared his reflections on an emotionally charged season with L’Équipe. Sidelined for stretches of the campaign, the international nonetheless experienced moments that will linger in his memory—most notably the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final against […]











