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Mali announces release of kidnapped Moroccan truck drivers

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......

Women’s africa cup of nations: when and where to watch Morocco vs Mali match

The Moroccan women’s national football team, the Lionesses of the Atlas, have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). They will face their Malian counterparts on Friday, July 18, in Rabat, competing for a spot in the semi-finals. In the group stage,......

Malian army claims 80 al-Qaeda militants killed in retaliation after coordinated attacks

Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and......

Wagner's withdrawal from Mali: Implications for Russian presence in the Sahel

The recent announcement of the Russian Wagner group's withdrawal from Mali, following over three years of operations against extremist factions, has sparked significant controversy and raised numerous questions about Russia's future in the Sahel region and the potential security implications......

Mali's fragile democracy faces autocratic shift under Assimi Goita

Malian democracy is under increasing threat as President Assimi Goita consolidates power, banning political parties and targeting opposition leaders. These developments have sparked widespread protests in Bamako, raising concerns about the nation's democratic future. Consolidation of power On May......

Mali suspends political parties amid push for national reforms

Mali's transitional government has announced an indefinite suspension of all political party and politically affiliated association activities, citing concerns over public order. The decision was made official through a decree broadcast on national radio and television, which was signed by the head......

Morocco crowned Africa U17 champion after penalty win over Mali

The Moroccan U17 football team clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Mali in the final through a penalty shootout (4-2) after a 0-0 draw in regular time. The match, held at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia on Saturday, saw goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch shine by saving two......

Algeria faces accusations of supporting terrorism from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Tensions between Algeria and the Sahel States Confederation (AES) have intensified following the destruction of a Malian military drone by Algerian forces on the night of March 31 to April 1, 2025, in the Tin-Zaouatène region, northern Mali. In an official statement released on April 6, the AES's......

Mali's soldiers undergo parachute training in Morocco

In a significant development for Mali's military capabilities, 165 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces are currently participating in a parachute training program in Morocco. This comprehensive training is divided into three distinct phases. The first phase involves a medical examination conducted......