The African Tribune

Court of Arbitration for Sport makes progress in Morocco-Senegal football case The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has taken a significant step in the ongoing dispute between Senegal and Morocco. Following the submission of Senegal's football federation appeal brief, the international sports tribunal has set a deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to file its defense. What’s happening in the Morocco-Senegal football dispute? The legal battle between the two nations intensified when Senegal lodged an appeal with the CAS regarding a previous decision. The Senegalese Football Federation submitted its formal appeal documentation, prompting the tribunal to issue a timeline for Morocco's response. This development marks a crucial phase in the proceedings, as both federat...

A significant thigh injury has sidelined Senegal's influential defender and captain, Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), for several weeks, raising considerable apprehension just shy of two months before the highly anticipated World Cup.In Senegal, this prolonged absence is sparking growing concern. The central defender and skipper of the national team, Kalidou Koulibaly, aged 34 with 102 caps and 2 goals, has not featured for his Saudi Pro League club, Al-Hilal, since April 8th.Suffering from a thigh injury sustained during a training session, the former Napoli star's return date to the pitch remains uncertain. With the World Cup merely six weeks away, the Lions of Teranga are scheduled to compete against France, Norway, and Iraq in Group I, making his fitness a critical factor.al-hilal remains...

The legal saga surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco has taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which filed an appeal on March 25, has been granted an extended deadline. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) now has until May 7, 2026 to submit its defense brief. This extension marks a critical phase in the ongoing dispute over the outcome of the final match. Legal battle over the 2025 africa cup of nations final The controversy stems from the CAF Appeals Jury’s decision on March 17, which ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco. The FSF is challenging this ruling, demanding the annulment of the verdict and official recognition as the legitimate winner o...

In a striking display of tactical prowess, videos circulating across social platforms depict armed Tuareg fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) parading on abandoned armored vehicles left behind by fleeing Russian mercenaries. Just 48 hours after seizing control of Kidal, a key northern city in Mali, the 400-strong contingent of Africa Corps (formerly Wagner) executed a rapid withdrawal, reportedly under escort. The FLA took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm a «secure exit agreement» had been reached between their forces and elements of Africa Corps, ensuring the mercenaries' safe departure from Kidal. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Bamako — A Russian-backed paramilitary group operating in Mali has announced it successfully thwarted a large-scale coup attempt over the weekend, following coordinated attacks on key military and government installations across the country. The alleged plot, described as one of the most significant security incidents in the Sahel in recent years, targeted critical locations including the capital Bamako, the military stronghold of Kati, and northern cities such as Gao, Kidal, and Sévaré. The group, identified as Africa Corps, reported that between 10,000 and 12,000 fighters launched simultaneous assaults on Saturday, aiming to seize vital infrastructure such as the presidential palace, military barracks, and a major munitions depot in Kati—a central command hub for Mali’s armed forces. u...