In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) poses a direct threat to Bamako. As this Al-Qaïda-affiliated jihadist group closes in, the Malian capital is at risk of falling, paving the way for the group’s ambition to establish an Islamic emirate in the heart of the Sahel. Positioned at the gates of Bamako, Jnim is on the […]
A series of coordinated attacks over the weekend, orchestrated by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), has unleashed turmoil and starkly revealed the military junta’s vulnerability against an increasingly organized insurgency. Jihadist and separatist factions executed simultaneous strikes on multiple Malian cities, from Bamako […]
Following a spectacular 5-4 victory for PSG in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembélé expressed his satisfaction but stressed the need for focus ahead of the return match in Germany next week. Ousmane Dembélé, named Man of the Match in the PSG versus Bayern (5-4) semi-final first leg, […]
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 […]
In a significant and symbolic setback, pro-Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of Mali’s military junta—were forced into a humiliating retreat from Kidal in northeastern Mali on April 26. Social media footage captured the chaotic scene as the fighters, disarmed and overwhelmed, fled in trucks under pressure […]
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 […]
The Sahel region is grappling with an unprecedented surge in violence, and the harsh realities on the ground are forcing a reckoning with once-bold panafricanist ideologies. Recent coordinated attacks in Kati and Kidal have shattered the illusion of an unbreakable shield provided by Moscow’s Africa Corps, exposing glaring weaknesses in a security strategy that now […]
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, […]
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a critical humanitarian situation. In nations like Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, a staggering 7.5 million children urgently require assistance, even as some advancements have been noted in health, education, and civil registration. UNICEF urges global action for Central Sahel children Following a two-week mission across the […]
Following a long period of intense turmoil and persistent instability, Mali has been plunged back into a severe armed conflict with potentially far-reaching consequences. On Saturday, April 25, a massive and coordinated assault was launched by Tuareg insurgents from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) alongside JNIM fighters, an Al-Qaïda affiliate. This major operation […]
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 […]