Mali national football team bids farewell to head coach Tom Saintfiet amid political unrest Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian football coach who has led the Mali national team since August 2024, has announced his immediate departure from the position. This decision comes at a critical juncture for the West African nation,Continue Reading
Mali dismisses Belgian football coach after major tournament setbacks The Mali national football team has concluded its partnership with head coach Tom Saintfiet, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) announced. The Belgian tactician, who took charge in August 2024, faced criticism after failing to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA WorldContinue Reading
West Africa is still absorbing the shock of co-ordinated rebel attacks that breached Mali‘s defences, penetrated the capital Bamako and assassinated the Defence Minister, while militants also seized control of strategic northern cities. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
The African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 legal saga has taken a dramatic turn as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set a firm deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense. The TAS has fixed May 7, 2026 as the final date forContinue Reading
TAS sets deadline for Morocco’s defense in CAN 2025 final dispute The legal battle surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has entered a critical phase, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) setting a firm deadline for Morocco’s response. The dispute erupted after the Confédération AfricaineContinue Reading
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets new deadlines in Morocco vs Senegal football row The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has advanced the legal proceedings between the Moroccan and Senegalese football federations. Following the submission of Senegal’s appeal brief, the international tribunal has now set a strict deadlineContinue Reading
With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner, all eyes are on the Senegal national team and their captain, Kalidou Koulibaly. The veteran defender, currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, has been sidelined due to a persistent thigh injury for several weeks, leaving fans and teammatesContinue Reading
Legal proceedings surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Sénégal and Morocco have taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has been granted an extended deadline by the TAS to submit its defense arguments in the ongoing dispute.Continue Reading
International JNIM in Mali: who are these Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists at Bamako’s gates? Exploring the rise of the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and its growing influence in West Africa’s Sahel region, threatening Mali’s capital Bamako. Facebook Email Whatsapp Twitter The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) now stands at the gatesContinue Reading
The journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) is taking shape, even as some competition details remain unconfirmed. While the definitive group compositions are yet to be announced, African national teams now have a clear framework to plan their qualification path. The CAF has outlined the main windowsContinue Reading
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a critical humanitarian situation. Across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an alarming number of nearly 7.5 million children are in urgent need of aid. This persistent crisis persists despite some reported advancements in health, education, and civil registration services. UNICEF calls forContinue Reading
The sudden withdrawal of Africa Corps troops from Kidal in northern Mali marks a major strategic failure for the Kremlin’s military outreach in Africa. Once hailed as a key victory for Russian-backed forces in the region, the loss of this Tuareg stronghold now exposes the vulnerabilities of Moscow’s military ambitionsContinue Reading