Author: Aïcha Abdou

The West African power grid faces ongoing strain due to fluctuating water levels in regional dams and a recent fire at Ghana’s Akosombo Dam infrastructure. This double blow has crippled the grid by cutting off nearly 1,000 MW of electricity. In response, Accra suspended power exports to neighboring countries, including the Bénin, Burkina Faso, and Togo, to stabilize its own national grid. For the Bénin, the sudden loss of imported energy was a critical test of its energy resilience. While the Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique (SBEE) reported minor disruptions, the…

Tom Saintfiet leaves Mali national football team after praised tenure The Dutch football coach Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as head coach of the Mali national football team, as confirmed in a letter dated April 27 and shared via Instagram on Wednesday. The 53-year-old tactician has earned widespread praise for his work, receiving formal acknowledgment from the Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) and its president, Mahazou Cisset, who issued a statement on Tuesday expressing their “deepest gratitude for the achievements accomplished during his mandate.” a respected figure…

The shockwaves felt across West Africa this weekend have left many Mali observers stunned after coordinated rebel attacks breached the capital Bamako, claimed the life of the Defence Minister and seized control of northern territories. Residents in multiple cities nationwide reported the sound of gunfire and explosions on Saturday morning, with an alliance of two militant factions—the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM)—publicly claiming responsibility for the offensive. Analysts point to the scale of the assault and the rapid…

The ongoing dispute concerning the AFCON 2025 final, now under the purview of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), is poised to enter a new stage next month. Morocco, represented by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has been informed of the final date to submit its defense brief. While the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal concluded dramatically, it sparked a more significant controversy. This contentious issue is now being managed by the CAS, and the case is advancing into a critical phase. The international judicial body…

Tribunal Arbitral du Sport takes new step in Morocco vs Senegal football case Key developments in the football dispute between Morocco and Senegal The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport has advanced the legal proceedings in the ongoing football dispute between Morocco and Senegal. Following the submission of the Senegalese Football Federation’s appeal brief, the court has now set a strict deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to file its defense. What happens next in this sports arbitration case? With this procedural milestone reached, both football federations must now prepare their…

A carefully choreographed display of victory is currently circulating online. Numerous social media clips depict Tuareg rebels from the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and members of Jnim (the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) celebrating atop armored vehicles left behind by fleeing Russian operatives. This significant development in West Africa news highlights the shifting dynamics in the region. Just 48 hours following the takeover of Kidal in northern Mali, approximately 400 members of Africa Corps—formerly known as the Wagner Group—departed the city under protection. According to…