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The Standard
… Military-led governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have expelled French troops, terminated defence arrangements, and openly challenged Paris’ political and economic presence. …
Why France's East Africa pivot faces a rough landingCitizen Digital
… Some researchers link Lakurawa to the Islamic State in the Sahel, which is primarily active in Mali and neighbouring Niger, although others remain sceptical. …
Jihadists kill 20 in northwest Nigeria near Niger border: reportThe Standard
… From Northern Mali and Niger to Ethiopia’s frontier regions and Kenya’s northern counties, many communities have experienced independence differently from those living closer to centres of power. …
What Ruto's apology means for AfricaCitizen Digital
… Other countries listed alongside Kenya include Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Central African Republic. …
Kenya among 27 African countries banned from domestic jobsCitizen Digital
… While Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe have ratified the Protocol, other countries remain closed due to concerns on security, reciprocity and lack of political commitments. …
Mobility and connectivity gaps hampering Africa’s intra-continental trade – ReportCapital News
… The group were returning from Mali, where they had attended celebrations for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, when they ran out of water, stranded more than 80km (50 miles) west of Assamaka, a major border crossing point between Niger and Algeria. …
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downCitizen Digital
Mali bans use of motorcycles outside major cities By AFP June 04, 2026 06:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mali has banned the use of certain motorcycles outside of major cities as the c …
Mali bans use of motorcycles outside major citiesThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletter"But people then forget that there will be pandemics, migratory movements, and enormous loss of human life if we don't invest in hope on other continents."Several African countries -- Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Mali and Nigeria -- …
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid groupCitizen Digital
… But this year, the world was looking at "famine-like conditions or credible risk in Sudan, in Somalia, in South Sudan, in Mali", Dagash-Kamara warned. …
UN warns of 'unprecedented' gaps in global food aid amid funding cutsCitizen Digital
… The Indian Ocean island has endured repeated political upheavals and is the latest former French colony in Africa to come under military rule since 2020, following coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. …
Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove presidentMali's armed forces said they discovered 54 bodies after attacks on camps in the Menaka region last weekend, an increase of six from previous reports. According to testimony, the Islamic State group's Sahel branch carried out the attack.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali's armed forces said they discovered 54 bodies after attacks on camps in the Menaka region last weekend, an increase of six from previous reports. According to testimony, the Islamic State group's Sahel branch carried out the attack.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court, created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, is navigating a damaging sex scandal, membership losses, and potential US sanctions. The court has convicted 15 people in nearly 25 years—all African—and faces criticism over a low conviction rate and focus on minor figures from Africa.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Afrotellers Conference, set for October 28–31 in Mombasa, will bring together African media professionals, researchers, policymakers and cultural practitioners to discuss who controls African narratives as artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape story creation and distribution. The four-day gathering examines narrative sovereignty, cultural representation and the continent's creative economy under transformation by technology.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
African storytellers, policymakers and creative industry players will meet in Mombasa from October 28 to 31 for the Afrotellers Conference, examining how AI affects storytelling and cultural ownership across the continent. The four-day event at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort will explore how African creatives can retain control over their stories and strengthen the continent's creative industries.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amnesty International reported that Mali's armed forces and Russian paramilitary Wagner group committed war crimes including murder and torture of civilians during joint operations. The organisation documented the deaths of at least 34 civilians across seven locations in central and northern Mali between June 2023 and December 2025, with victims shot, having their throats slit, burnt alive, or killed in drone strikes.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Captain Ibrahim Traore has led Burkina Faso for four years — matching Thomas Sankara's tenure — and seeks to advance Sankara's Pan-African and anti-imperialist legacy, though through harsher measures. Like Sankara (nicknamed Africa's Che Guevara), Traore has seized power as a young captain and pursued nationalisation of gold mines and industrial revival while promoting national autonomy and silencing dissent.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues the UN has failed Africa on peace and stability, citing the Security Council's structural inequality: five permanent members, none African, hold veto power, while Africa—with 54 member states and 1.4 billion people—has no permanent seat despite contributing 60 per cent of the Security Council's work and hosting the majority of UN missions.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 100 soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack on the Dioura military base in Mali on September 10, one of the deadliest assaults on the Malian army since the conflict began nearly 15 years ago. Multiple sources report over 80 soldiers were taken prisoner, the camp was abandoned, and its weaponry removed.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Timbuktu Institute study found that generative AI is increasingly being used to "amplify and accelerate" existing faultlines in Mali's security crisis, with conflict factions mastering the technology to varying degrees and the country serving as an "open-air laboratory" for AI's use in warfare.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers were defeated 3-0 by Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, ending Kenya's bid for an 11th African title and denying them the automatic qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ministers from eight African countries have committed to scaling proven livestock innovations and strengthening value chains to reduce the continent's $70–$100 billion annual food import bill, despite Africa holding about a fifth of the world's cattle and producing only about five per cent of global milk.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps played a decisive role in helping Niger's military government suppress a mutiny over the weekend in the capital Niamey, exposing the junta's dependence on Moscow at odds with its stated goal of reclaiming national sovereignty from foreign powers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's African Corps assisted Niger in repelling an attempted coup on Saturday that involved explosions and gunfire at military and presidential sites in Niamey; authorities said the rebellion was contained and the situation is under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, unbeaten in group play, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship; victory advances them to the quarter-finals, while defeat ends their campaign.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt defeated Senegal 25-12, 25-10, 25-8 in Nairobi to maintain their unbeaten start at the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, while Uganda also secured a second straight-sets victory over Burkina Faso 25-14, 25-13, 25-18.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's volleyball team opened the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 victory over Zambia and is calling on fans to fill Kasarani Indoor Arena as they defend their continental crown and pursue 2028 Olympic qualification.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, which would be its first since 1976. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jihadists killed and kidnapped scores of people during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, according to survivors and lawmakers. The attack occurred near the western border with Benin, an area experiencing increased activity by local armed groups and militants from the Sahel.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries led by military governments—are bidding jointly to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, following a meeting between officials and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in New York.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →