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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......

Mali withdraws from Francophonie, following Niger and Burkina Faso

Mali has announced its exit from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), a decision that comes on the heels of similar withdrawals by Niger and Burkina Faso. This move signifies a deepening estrangement from France by these military-led Sahelian nations. In an official communication,......

Morocco calls for support of transitional nations in the African Union

In a significant address before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), Morocco underscored the imperative of providing support to countries undergoing political transitions. The aim is to facilitate their swift reintegration into this pan-African institution. During informal consultations......

Morocco and Mali forge military alliance amid rising Sahel security threats

The security landscape in the Sahel region has reached a critical juncture as Morocco and Mali strengthen their military cooperation through a groundbreaking joint commission meeting in Bamako. The high-level gathering between Moroccan military delegates and their Malian counterparts has established......

Military governments in West Africa withdraw from ECOWAS

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in regional politics. The regional bloc, headquartered in Nigeria, confirmed their withdrawal in a statement on Wednesday, finalizing......

Mali's Security Forces Capture High-Profile ISGS Commander in Northern Operation

Mali's armed forces achieved a significant breakthrough in their counter-terrorism efforts by apprehending Mahamad Ould Erkehile, a senior commander of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), during an operation in the country's northern region on Friday. Erkehile, who operated under......

Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Terrorism Allegations in Sahel

Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......