In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
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.
As Malian transitional authorities placed their hopes on a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to bring peace to the nation, Mali’s pressing security challenges have notably deteriorated this April 25th. Between an evacuation agreement reportedly being negotiated with rebel factions in Kidal and an abrupt resurgence of hostilities in Kati, the very heart of the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yéhvann Diouf, the Senegalese goalkeeper who joined Nice last summer, is reflecting on a season of extremes — from triumph on the African stage to personal setbacks in Ligue 1. From CAN glory to club uncertainty Diouf’s journey kicked off with high drama. He was a key figure in Senegal’s CAN 2025 campaign — a […]