Information control intensifies across the Sahel states

As World Press Freedom Day was observed this past Sunday, May 3rd, the prevailing assessment is deeply concerning: within the West African region, the act of reporting has transformed into

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Escalating insecurity in Mali as rebel forces advance and Bamako faces a blockade

Northern Mali is currently experiencing a period of intense instability as the regional security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic transformation. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, various armed factions

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Fuel price disparity: Côte d’Ivoire versus Bénin

In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflation, a stark reality emerges at

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Niger’s strategic pivot: balancing food aid and agricultural sovereignty

In the midst of a significant realignment of its diplomatic alliances, the Niger has formally received a donation of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer originating from Russia. This shipment, which

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Fifa implements strict new rules to curb on-field protests and address racism

The football world awaits the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport’s (CAS) verdict on the contentious Senegal-Morocco final. However, one undeniable fact remains: the entire controversy could have been handled with greater

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El Hadj Amadou Sy represents Sénégal for the CAN U17 2025 preparation course

The Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially released the names of the officials invited to the preparatory workshop for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations. This stage is

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South african court denies kemi seba bail amid Benin’s extradition demands

On April 29, the South African judiciary delivered a definitive decision regarding the detention of the Franco-Beninene activist Kemi Seba, opting to uphold his incarceration. The presiding judge dismissed the

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Russia’s security role in Mali and the Sahel region

Russia’s evolving security footprint in Mali and the Sahel Moscow’s military presence in the Sahel has drawn international attention as Mali grapples with escalating insurgencies. Recent large-scale offensives by armed

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Mali national team coach tom saintfiet steps down

Tom Saintfiet, the former head coach of Mali‘s national football team, has officially stepped down from his position. The decision was announced through an open letter published on Instagram on

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Russian mercenaries struggle in Mali as jihadist offensives intensify

The Mali military junta is facing a critical setback as Russian mercenaries aligned with the Africa Corps abandon strategic positions in the face of coordinated jihadist attacks. On April 26,

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Mali under siege: how jihadist-separatist alliance threatens Bamako’s grip

Mali’s fragile stability threatened by coordinated jihadist-separatist assaults Recent synchronized attacks by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad

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Mali’s security crisis deepens as Russian paramilitaries negotiate with rebels amid renewed conflict

The transitional government in Mali, which has leaned heavily on military collaboration with Moscow to restore peace, faces a mounting security crisis as of April 25. While an evacuation deal

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