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Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north By AFP May 02, 2026 04:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colonel Sadio Camara, Minister of Defense and Veterans of Mali, is seen at the meeting of Ministers of …
Rebels take key military camp in Mali's northThe Standard
… During those assaults, the rebels killed Mali's defence minister and took the crucial northern town of Kidal.On Friday, forces from Mali's key Tessalit "super-camp" near the Algerian border surrendered the military installation and scattered southward, an official from the FLA (t …
Rebels take key military base in Mali's northCitizen Digital
Belgian Saintfiet quits as Mali coach By AFP April 30, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tom Saintfiet, immediate former Mali national team coach. …
Belgian Saintfiet quits as Mali coachCitizen Digital
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks By Reuters April 28, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view of Bamako after insurgents launched attacks on military bases a …
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeJihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, local sources said on Monday. …
Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali townCapital News
Mali’s defence minister has been killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital Bamako. …
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacksCapital News
BAMAKO, April 26 (Xinhua) — Mali’s transitional government said Saturday evening that armed terrorist groups launched coordinated attacks earlier in the day on several cities in the country, leaving 16 people wounded. …
16 wounded in coordinated attacks across MaliThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMalian soldiers arrive in Kidal after a patrol from Gao on July 26, 2013 in northern Mali. …
UN chief condemns Mali attacks, calls for 'coordinated international' responseCitizen Digital
Gunmen hit Mali's military bases in 'complex attacks', airport shut By Reuters April 26, 2026 12:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Insurgents launched attacks in Mali's capital and other …
Gunmen hit Mali's military bases in 'complex attacks', airport shutThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAn aerial image shows a general view of Gao, in Mali, on November 26, 2019.Gunfire rocked several districts of the junta-ruled West African country of Mali on April 25, 2026. …
Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'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 →
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 →
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three West African countries led by military governments met with the Confederation of African Football president to advance their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a pivotal stage in the bidding process under CAF regulations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team left Wednesday for a week-long training camp in Miramas, France, to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is in good form and the French camp will help them acclimatize to conditions similar to those in Morocco.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali's army and Russian paramilitary Africa Corps forces regained control of the northern town of Anefis after fighting against Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists for nearly a week. Reinforcements arrived Thursday evening and retook the town, located about 100 kilometres from the rebel-controlled city of Kidal.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadists and Tuareg FLA separatists launched coordinated assaults across Mali on Saturday, targeting key northern and central towns as well as a major prison south of the capital, demonstrating the junta's difficulty in controlling the vast Sahel nation.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following a major offensive two months prior, Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadists and Tuareg FLA separatists carried out coordinated assaults across Mali on Saturday, attacking key towns in the north and centre and one of the country's largest prisons south of the capital. The attacks demonstrate the junta's difficulty in controlling the vast Sahel nation and suggest it is increasingly threatened and isolated in Bamako and the garrison stronghold of Kati.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former African Union civil society leader has challenged the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions across Africa, arguing that MINUSCA's failure to prevent a planned attack on Am-Dafok in the Central African Republic undermines the rationale for these operations despite their mandates, resources, and years of deployment.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jihadists and separatist Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday, striking multiple northern and central towns and a prison near the capital. The attacks came two months after a similar operation in which the country's defence minister was killed.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's defence minister said the country is expanding military cooperation with Benin and Niger to counter jihadist groups from the Sahel region encroaching on Nigeria's northwest, including groups like JNIM attempting to infiltrate through Benin into Nigeria.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →