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Tom Saintfiet has officially announced his departure from the Malian national team, a few months after the Africa Cup of Nations. As the federation launches a call for applications, the name of Fousseni Diawara already stands out as a credible option. End of the road for Tom Saintfiet at the helm of Mali’s national team. […]
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was fired this Wednesday. Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super Eagles, is among the profiles studied by Olympique de Marseille to succeed Roberto De Zerbi. […]
À l’heure où l’Algérie légifère sur son passé colonial, le Mali est face à un impératif de souveraineté : inscrire dans le marbre juridique la reconnaissance et la condamnation des violences historiques françaises. Une démarche moins tournée vers le passé que vers la refondation d’une relation bilatérale apaisée et équitable. Le débat mémoriel, longtemps cantonné aux […]
Senegal booked its ticket to the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 after its victory over Mali (1-0) this Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match. Senegal takes another step toward its second Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lions of Teranga have booked their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals following […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in the semi-finals. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Friday with the opening of the quarterfinals. Two prestigious fixtures are on the schedule, […]
Very satisfied with how the Africa Cup of Nations has unfolded in Morocco, Mali’s head coach Tom Saintfiet has noted only two minor inconveniences related to the weather conditions, while praising the quality of the infrastructure and the atmosphere of the tournament. The Mali head coach, Tom Saintfiet, delivered a very positive assessment of his […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with a highly anticipated quarterfinal between Senegal and Mali, this Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Grand Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier. A 100% West African clash that pits the defending champion against a Malian side still chasing its first continental title. Senegal – Mali […]
Le sélectionneur du Mali n’est pas du tout impressionné par le Sénégal, annoncé favori pour ce duel ouest-africain, alors que les deux équipes s’affrontent ce vendredi dans le cadre des quarts de finale de la CAN 2025, a annoncé ce jeudi Tom Saintfiet en conférence de presse d’avant-match. À la veille d’un quart de finale […]
Pape Thiaw spoke about the CAN 2025 quarter-final against Mali. And Senegal’s head coach said his side has come to win this West African derby. The CAN 2025 quarter-finals open this Friday, notably with a clash between Senegal and Mali. A West African derby where the winner will claim the ticket to the semi-finals. Impressive […]
Following Tuesday’s round of 16 matches, the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have officially been decided, with several high-stakes clashes on the schedule. The complete quarter-final schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations, currently being played in Morocco, is now known. The knockout stage delivered its verdict on […]
The American military intervention in Venezuela, aimed at “capturing” President Nicolás Maduro, has revived many questions well beyond Latin America. In West Africa, and more specifically in the space of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), this episode fuels a climate of suspicion toward Donald Trump’s foreign policy, marked by muscular rhetoric and unilateral decisions. […]
Mali clinched their qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a tense and bruising affair with Tunisia. Reduced to ten men from the first half, Mali held their own against their opponent before winning on penalties (3-2), after a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation and extra time. The turning point of […]
With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages. The AFCON 2025 group stage continued on Monday with a clash between Zambia and Mali in Group A. The match ultimately ended level (1-1) despite a hard-fought […]
Mali’s High Authority for Communication has decided to remove LCI and TF1 from the country’s TV channel packages, after the broadcast of content deemed defamatory, anxiety‑inducing and harmful to national security. Immediate suspension of the French channels LCI and TF1 in Mali this Thursday, November 13, 2025. In its decision, Mali’s High Authority for Communication […]
Young Malian influencer Mariam Cissé, followed by nearly 95,000 followers on TikTok, was cold-bloodedly executed by suspected jihadists on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Tonka, in the Timbuktu region. The young woman was known for her videos supporting the Malian army and celebrating her hometown. Mariam Cissé, a young TikToker in her twenties from northern […]
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program was released this Tuesday by CAF on its official channels. The opening match will pit […]
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power, Burkina Faso continues its quest for military autonomy and stability. In a recent interview, the Burkinabè president spoke about the initial difficulties he faced upon taking office: an army insufficiently prepared, both logistically and in terms of personnel. He also denounced external influences that he considers […]
The Malian government is trying to calm concerns about the fuel shortage affecting several regions of the country. According to authorities, the disruptions are temporary and should ease in the coming days. Following the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management chaired on Tuesday, October 7 by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga, a press briefing was […]
On September 26, at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the Malian Prime Minister denounced what he considers to be Ukraine’s involvement in insecurity in the Sahel. In a forceful speech, Abdoulaye Maïga drew a direct link between the war in Eastern Europe and the expansion of terrorism in West Africa. He recalled […]
The Associated Press revealed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had received a confidential file urging it to investigate alleged war crimes in West Africa involving Russia and private military companies. But the materials presented were mainly based on anonymous sources and videos whose authenticity has not been established, raising serious questions about the reliability […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
The former civilian Prime Minister of Mali, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, was indicted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for “damaging public goods, forgery and use of forgery”. After a week in custody, he was brought before the investigative chamber of the Supreme Court which decided to place him under a committal order. No date has been […]
On August 16, 2025, Bamako hosted the premiere of the documentary “Reparations The Colonial Debt”, directed by Senegalese filmmaker Ibrahima Sow. This powerful work, enriched with testimonies from experts and historical archives, shines a light on the crimes of colonialism and proposes legal mechanisms for African nations to demand reparations from former colonial powers. The […]
A year after taking power, the new Senegalese authorities have launched archaeological excavations in Thiaroye, aiming to elucidate the massacre of Senegalese and other African infantrymen by the French colonial army in December 1944. These investigations aim to clarify the details of this tragic event, the exact number of victims, and their identification. So far, […]
The recent announcement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aiming to strengthen police cooperation to combat regional insecurity does not convince everyone. According to security expert Souleymane Amzat, this new initiative looks more like a communication exercise than a genuine operational strategy. “ECOWAS excels in declarations and promises, but when it comes […]
Since August 7, 2025, the Malian authorities have been carrying out a large-scale arrest operation within the armed forces. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), at least 37 soldiers, including two generals, are currently in custody. Among the high-ranking officers arrested are Brigadier General Nema Sagara, a member of the Air Force General Staff, and General […]
The Malian capital was the stage, on July 19, 2025, for an event of significant historical importance for Africa. As part of the third edition of the forum “Headlines”, placed under the theme “Colonial Crimes: The Time for Compensation has Come”, African voices from all walks of life strongly advocated for justice, memory and sovereignty. […]
Mali now has a new Transition Charter. The President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, has enacted the text, according to a publication appeared in the Official Journal on Thursday, July 10, 2025. This document, adopted on July 3 by the National Transition Council (NTC), redefines the institutional and political framework of the transition period […]
In Mali, the political transition takes a new turn. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Malian authorities adopted a bill establishing a five-year presidential term, renewable without limit, for General Assimi Goïta, president of the transition since the August 2021 coup d’etat. According to Agence France-Presse, this provision, now regulated by a new to-be-published charter, will […]
On an official visit to Moscow since Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Malian transitional president, Assimi Goïta, was received at the Kremlin on Monday, June 23 by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This meeting marks a new stage in the rapprochement between Mali and Russia, initiated in recent years. Long focused on security and military […]
