In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
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 […]
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 […]
Russian forces retreat from Kidal without resistance as jihadist rebels gain ground A coordinated assault by Tuareg rebels, allied with jihadist factions, has exposed the fragility of Mali’s military regime. The situation escalated dramatically when Russian troops—part of the Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group)—withdrew from Kidal, a strategic northern city, without firing a single shot. […]
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 […]
A figurehead of contemporary Pan-Africanism for some, a radical agitator for others, Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, known as Kemi Seba, is at the heart of a persistent controversy. While he presents himself as a defender of African sovereignty, his career is marked by judicial convictions for inciting racial hatred and a series of expulsions across the globe. We take a look at the profile of a leader whose rhetoric, according to his detractors and the justice system, crosses the red line into antisemitism.