Country: Mali
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a West African state bordered by Mauritania to the west, Algeria to the north-northeast, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire to the south-southwest, Guinea to the southwest, and Senegal to the west-southwest.
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Mali: Saintfiet leaves, Diawara in pole position.
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… -
OM: Éric Chelle among the options to succeed De Zerbi
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… -
Is Mali moving toward a memory law? The urgency of criminalizing colonial and post-colonial crimes.
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… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal ousts Mali and advances to the semi-finals.
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… -
CAN 2025 / Quarterfinals: Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, the schedule for this Friday
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… -
CAN 2025: ahead of Mali vs Senegal, Tom Saintfiet complains about the temperature and the rain.
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… -
Senegal – Mali: the defending champion faces the Malian dream
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… -
CAN 2025: “we’ll give it our all to pull off a miracle”, Tom Saintfiet ahead of 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… -
CAN 2025: “A derby is won,” Pape Thiaw ahead of Senegal vs Mali
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… -
AFCON 2025: the quarterfinal matchups and schedule
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… -
After Venezuela, does AES have any reason to worry about facing Trump?
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… -
AFCON – Round of 16: ten men against eleven, Mali eliminates Tunisia on penalties
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… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia snatches a draw against Mali
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.… -
Mali: immediate suspension of the French channels LCI and TF1
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… -
Mali: TikToker Mariam Cissé killed by suspected jihadists
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… -
AFCON 2025: CAF unveils the tournament’s official schedule
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… -
The countries of the Alliance of Sahel States are consolidating their position as a regional security force
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… -
Mali: government reassures amid fuel shortage
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… -
Mali denounces Ukraine’s involvement in Sahel insecurity at the UN
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… -
ICC: Controversial allegations of war crimes in West Africa
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… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Guinea vs Algeria, Ghana vs Mali, Monday’s schedule
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… -
Mali: Former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga Imprisoned
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… -
Colonial memory rekindled by the movie “Reparations: The Colonial Debt”
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… -
Thiaroye 44: Descendants of riflemen call on the Senegalese National Assembly for concrete measures concerning reparations
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… -
In the face of the inefficiency of ECOWAS security initiatives, AES presents itself as a credible alternative for regional stability.
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… -
Mali: Wave of arrests in the army, two generals among the detainees
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,… -
Bamako reignites the battle for colonial reparations
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… -
Mali: Assimi Goïta enacts a new Transition Charter granting him unlimited mandate
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… -
Mali: An indefinitely renewable presidential term for Assimi Goïta, against a backdrop of extended transition
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… -
Mali-Russia: Goïta and Putin Expand Their Strategic Partnership
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…