Author: Aïcha Abdou

Bamako — A Russian-linked paramilitary group in Mali has reported thwarting a major coup attempt over the weekend, involving coordinated attacks across critical military and government sites. The alleged offensive, described as one of the most serious security threats in the Sahel in recent years, targeted key 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, estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 fighters participated in the simultaneous assaults on Saturday. Their statement claimed the…

The recapture of Kidal, a significant Tuareg stronghold in 2023, represents a profound repudiation for Russian forces operating in Mali. The Africa Corps, widely seen as Vladimir Poutine’s military projection in Africa, is experiencing a considerable challenge, eroding the Kremlin’s perception of power and influence. The scene that unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, located in northern Mali, bore the hallmarks of a clear defeat. A convoy of military pick-up trucks was observed rapidly departing the area amidst the triumphant cheers of Tuareg rebels from the Front de libération…

The strategic landscape of Mali has shifted dramatically over the past few days, as rebel forces—backed by jihadist factions—launched coordinated assaults on key juncture points held by the military junta. Among the targets was the residence of Sadio Camara, Mali‘s Defense Minister, who was killed in the attack near Bamako. Meanwhile, in the eastern reaches of the country, a long-standing stronghold of the junta fell into rebel hands for the first time in years. Kidal, a city of immense strategic value, had been under the iron grip of Africa Corps,…

Recent clashes in Mali have exposed the shifting sands of power in the Sahel. Over the weekend, Islamist militants joined forces with Tuareg rebels to launch coordinated attacks on strategic positions held by the ruling junta, including a deadly strike on Defense Minister Sadio Camara’s residence near Bamako. In the east, rebels reclaimed Kidal, a key stronghold that had been under the iron grip of Africa Corps—a shadowy Russian paramilitary group—for years. The retreat from Kidal marks a significant setback for Africa Corps, which had established itself as a dominant…

Yéhvann Diouf, the OGC Nice goalkeeper, has just experienced one of the most intense football seasons imaginable. Between the highs of victory with Sénégal at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the challenges of losing his starting position at Nice, his journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. from dream to reality in record time The 2024-25 season began with high expectations for Diouf. After a difficult season at Reims, where he experienced relegation and a Coupe de France final defeat, he joined Nice in the summer of 2024…