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Frrf faces may deadline in can 2025 final dispute at cas
27Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Frrf faces may deadline in can 2025 final dispute at cas

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its defense before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the ongoing dispute over the CAN 2025 final. This deadline marks the first legal phase for the FRMF to present its case after the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) filed an appeal against both the FRMF and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Procedural timeline and legal framework On March 25, the CAS confirmed receipt of the FSF's appeal, initiating a structured legal process. Under the rules, the appellant—here, the FSF—has 20 days to file its appeal brief outlining its legal arguments. The opposing parties, including the FRMF, then receive an equal period to respond with their defense. However, the FSF has requested a suspension of proceedin...
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The fall of Kidal: a major setback for Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali
27Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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The fall of Kidal: a major setback for Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali

The collapse of a strategic stronghold The loss of Kidal, a Tuareg bastion retaken in 2023, represents a devastating blow to Russian operations. Once the centerpiece of Vladimir Putin's military strategy in Africa, the Africa Corps is now facing a crisis that threatens the Kremlin's reputation as a global power. A humiliating exit from northern Mali On Sunday, April 26, the atmosphere in Kidal was one of total defeat. A long line of military vehicles was seen speeding away through the desert dust, pursued by the triumphant shouts of FLA (Front de libération de l’Azawad) rebels. These troops, members of the Africa Corps acting on behalf of the local junta, left the area following a negotiated agreement. However, the terms of their departure were far from honorable. According to reports, t...
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Unexpected Russian inaction as Malian rebels launch major offensives
27Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Unexpected Russian inaction as Malian rebels launch major offensives

The Malian military government is currently under intense pressure following coordinated strikes across various urban centers, including the capital, Bamako. These offensives, carried out by Tuareg insurgents in league with extremist factions, have exposed vulnerabilities in the nation's security. Surprisingly, the Russian forces stationed there to support the junta opted to withdraw from the northern stronghold of Kidal without engaging the enemy. Startling footage has emerged showing a convoy of Russian troops departing Kidal. This retreat occurred without a single bullet being fired, effectively handing control of the city to a coalition of Tuareg rebels and jihadist fighters. In the landscape of African politics, this marks a significant shift in the territorial control of northern Ma...
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AES condemns coordinated attacks on Sahel sovereignty
27Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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AES condemns coordinated attacks on Sahel sovereignty

Mali under attack: AES exposes coordinated terror plot against Sahel unity The 25 April 2026 statement from the President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in response to the coordinated terrorist assaults on Mali, transcends conventional diplomatic condemnation. It signals a deliberate strategic shift: a united Sahel front where harm to one member is treated as an affront to the entire AES bloc. By labeling the assaults as “long-planned and systematically coordinated operations”, the AES underscores their organized structure, logistical depth, and political intent: inflict casualties, instill fear, and sabotage the sovereignist momentum sweeping the Sahel. The message is unambiguous: for the AES, terrorism is not merely a security hazard; it is a calcul...
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Mali security crisis escalates as Russian paramilitaries face setbacks
26Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Mali security crisis escalates as Russian paramilitaries face setbacks

Despite Mali's transitional authorities banking on a strengthened military partnership with Moscow to restore peace, the security landscape remains dire as of April 25. Between a fragile evacuation pact brokered with rebels in Kidal and a sudden resurgence of clashes in Kati—the nerve center of the nation's power—the viability of the 'all-military' strategy, bolstered by Russian mercenaries, is increasingly under scrutiny. Kidal's uneasy truce: a tactical retreat or strategic failure? In a surprising development, reports indicate that a temporary agreement was reached between Tuareg rebel factions and Russian paramilitary units to facilitate the withdrawal of the latter from key areas in the Kidal region. While framed as a humanitarian move to minimize civilian casualties, the deal unde...
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Mali’s russian partnership crumbles under battlefield reality
26Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Mali’s russian partnership crumbles under battlefield reality

The narrative of a Russian-backed liberation in Mali is collapsing under the weight of harsh military realities. What began as a promise of swift security gains has instead exposed critical flaws in the partnership between Bamako and Moscow. As fighting intensifies in Kati and Kidal, the cracks in this alliance are widening, revealing a strategy that prioritizes rhetoric over results. Once hailed as a game-changer, the Russian military presence has failed to deliver on its promises. The Africa Corps, despite its bold claims, is struggling to match the effectiveness of its Western predecessors. Meanwhile, the once-unshakable confidence of panafricanist figurehead Kemi Seba is showing signs of strain. Audio leaks from private conversations paint a different picture—one where Seba openly cri...
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Yéhvann Diouf reflects on Senegal’s CAN victory and the Morocco final drama
26Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Yéhvann Diouf reflects on Senegal’s CAN victory and the Morocco final drama

As the dust settles on the highly anticipated OM-Nice clash, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf has shared his season reflections with L’Équipe. From the bench to the pitch, the international experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in the thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. «The match was surreal,» admits Diouf, who previously played for Reims. «Like many, I’d have wished for a different outcome—not just the victory, but the entire context. Too many controversies overshadowed the federations, the tournament, and the continent. In the end, what matters is the game was played, and Senegal triumphed.» Yéhvann Diouf opens up about his experience in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, including the controversial incident that followed. The 1-0...
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Understanding Russia’s africa corps replacing Wagner in Mali
26Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Understanding Russia’s africa corps replacing Wagner in Mali

The dust has barely settled on the shifting sands of power in the Sahel when a new military player emerges on the scene: Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary force now shaping events in Mali and beyond. This shadowy organization, which has quietly taken over some of the most strategic positions held by its predecessor, Wagner, is proving to be a resilient tool for Kremlin influence across Africa. In a dramatic turn of events over the past weekend, rebels allied with Tuareg separatists launched coordinated attacks targeting key military sites under the control of Mali’s ruling junta. Among the fallout was the loss of Kidal, a critical stronghold that had been firmly held by Africa Corps for years. After intense clashes and tense negotiations, the Russian-backed force withdrew, markin...
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Russia’s Africa corps: Moscow’s shadowy force replacing Wagner in Sahel
26Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Russia’s Africa corps: Moscow’s shadowy force replacing Wagner in Sahel

In a dramatic turn of events in Mali, rebels allied with Tuareg fighters seized control of Kidal, a key stronghold of the ruling junta over the weekend. The strategic city, long held by the paramilitary group Africa Corps, symbolizes the shifting sands of power in the Sahel—a region where Moscow is steadily expanding its influence.Africa Corps, Russia’s latest covert military operation abroad, has been a cornerstone of the Kremlin’s strategy in Africa since its formation in late 2023. Unlike its predecessor, the infamous Wagner Group, this new entity operates with greater discretion, yet remains deeply intertwined with the Kremlin’s broader geopolitical ambitions.Africa Corps emerged amid the chaos following the death of Evgueni Prigojine, founder of Wagner, in a 2023 plane crash. Moscow q...
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Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force replacing Wagner in Mali
26Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force replacing Wagner in Mali

The Africa Corps, a shadowy Russian paramilitary unit, has recently faced a significant setback in the Sahel. Rebel forces, including Islamist factions and Touareg separatists, seized the strategic city of Kidal—a stronghold controlled by the group for years. Though the militants have withdrawn, Moscow’s influence in the region remains intact. The abrupt retreat from Kidal marks a turning point in the group’s operations across West Africa. Since its establishment in late 2023, Africa Corps has emerged as a key player in Russia’s military strategy, inheriting some of Wagner Group’s former strongholds and operations. Unlike its predecessor, however, this new force operates with greater discretion, avoiding the controversies that plagued Wagner. From Wagner to Africa Corps: a shift in str...
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Entre gloire continentale et banc niçois, la saison mouvementée de Yéhvann Diouf
25Apr By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Entre gloire continentale et banc niçois, la saison mouvementée de Yéhvann Diouf

Il était destiné à tutoyer les étoiles, lui le gamin fan d'astronomie qui scrutait le ciel du Val-de-Marne avec son télescope. Arrivé l'été dernier à Nice, Yéhvann Diouf a vécu une saison d'une intensité folle, entre galères collectives, une CAN victorieuse avec le Sénégal - le Maroc a ensuite été désigné vainqueur sur tapis vert par la CAF, qui attend la décision du TAS pour valider définitivement l'identité du champion - dont il fut un héros improbable avec l'épisode de la serviette, et la perte provisoire de sa place de titulaire dans le but azuréen à son retour.Ce passionné de sport, de la F1 au basket en passant par le MMA, ambitionne d'éviter au Gym de revivre les tourments de l'exercice précédent, marqué par une finale de Coupe de France perdue face au PSG et une relégation en Ligue...
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Kémi Séba Faces Beninese Justice: The Foretold Shipwreck of Urgences Panafricanistes
25Apr By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Kémi Séba Faces Beninese Justice: The Foretold Shipwreck of Urgences Panafricanistes

A decisive turning point appears to be emerging in the judicial and political case of Kémi Séba. After years of provocations and media mobilizations, the Beninese activist, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, now finds himself cornered. His recent arrest in Pretoria, South Africa, officially linked to immigration irregularities, is in reality the visible element of a much larger affair. Behind South African bars, the former leader of Urgences Panafricanistes sees the judicial net tightening around him.The Beninese authorities have issued two international arrest warrants against him: one for money laundering (June 2025), and the other for apology of crimes against the security of the State and incitement to rebellion (December 2025). The latter follows his public support,...
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