FRMF gets may 7 deadline to respond to Senegal’s can 2025 appeal
The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final dispute. This deadline marks the initial legal window granted to the FRMF after Senegal’s football governing body, the SenegaleseContinue Reading
Russian military setback in Mali as africa corps loses control of Kidal
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
Russian military withdrawal from Mali exposes regime vulnerabilities
The recent withdrawal of Russian forces from Kidal in northern Mali has sent shockwaves through the Malian junta, marking a significant strategic setback. Video footage captured a convoy of Russian military vehicles exiting the city without firing a single shot, handing over control to Tuareg rebels allied with jihadist groups.Continue Reading
Mali attacks: AES condemns threat to Sahel’s sovereignty
Mali terror attacks: AES unites against coordinated assault on Sahel sovereignty Political analysis The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has issued a powerful statement condemning the recent coordinated terror attacks against Mali, framing them as a direct assault on the region’s sovereignist movement. This declaration goes beyond standard diplomatic responses,Continue Reading
Mali’s deepening crisis: russian paramilitaries negotiate in Kidal as kati faces renewed conflict
While Mali’s transitional authorities had placed significant trust in an enhanced military partnership with Moscow to bring peace to the nation, the security situation continued its downward spiral on April 25. Between a controversial evacuation agreement brokered with rebel groups in Kidal and a sudden escalation of hostilities in Kati,Continue Reading
Mali: the crumbling facade of the Russian security partnership
The events of Saturday, April 25, 2026, have shattered the illusions surrounding the “liberation from the East” strategy. As shells rained down on Kati and Kidal faced new turmoil, the operational failures of the Africa Corps became impossible to ignore. Simultaneously, the public image of Kemi Seba is fracturing. WhileContinue Reading
Sénégal Maroc final can reflections from yehvann diouf
Sénégal vs Morocco: Yéhvann Diouf reflects on a dramatic final As the football world turns its attention to the OM-Nice clash, Yéhvann Diouf, the Senegalese goalkeeper, recently shared his candid thoughts on a season filled with highs and challenges. His path this year included a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating inContinue Reading
Africa corps: Russia’s shadowy paramilitary force in the Sahel after Wagner
The Sahel is witnessing a dramatic shift in military alliances. In a weekend of fierce clashes, a rebel alliance seized control of Kidal, a strategic stronghold in eastern Mali that had been firmly held by a shadowy Russian paramilitary unit for years. The group, known as Africa Corps, has nowContinue Reading
Africa Corps: Russia’s shadowy force replacing Wagner in the Sahel
The Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps has been forced to withdraw from a strategic stronghold in northern Mali, ceding control of Kidal—a critical hub held under tight grip for years. This development marks a significant shift in the regional power dynamics, even as Moscow seeks to maintain its influence acrossContinue Reading
Africa corps: the secretive russian paramilitary force reshaping Mali’s conflict
Tensions escalating in northern Mali this past weekend as rebel forces, allied with Touareg factions, launched coordinated strikes against strategic positions held by the Malian junta. The assaults, which unfolded in Bamako and surrounding regions, resulted in the death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, marking a significant blow to theContinue Reading
Understanding Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force in the Sahel
Understanding Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force in the Sahel A shadowy Russian paramilitary unit, Africa Corps, has recently withdrawn from a key Malian stronghold. Despite this setback, the group remains a vital asset for Moscow’s strategic interests across Africa. A weekend of fierce clashes rocked Mali on April 25,Continue Reading
Yéhvann diouf’s rollercoaster season: from can glory to nice bench
Yéhvann Diouf has navigated one of the most unconventional football seasons imaginable. The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who once dreamed of exploring the cosmos as a child in the Val-de-Marne region, found himself at the heart of a whirlwind of emotions after his summer move to Nice. From continental triumphs with SenegalContinue Reading