Human Rights Watch says Malian soldiers shot five girls in a rice field in July, and that by mid-September it knew of no investigation. Its report also documents drone strikes on a
The Trump administration is weighing military strikes against jihadist groups in Mali after an unprecedented JNIM-Tuareg separatist alliance killed 50 Malian soldiers in an ambush last week, officials told The Washington Post. The deliberations represent a potential return of US
The NFL’s march toward becoming a truly global sports powerhouse took another major step this week, and the ramifications could stretch far beyond games being played in London, Germany, or Brazil. NFL
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine basketball officiating, the NBA officially rolled out real-time communication headsets for referees beginning November 1, 2025. This technological leap aims to enhance accuracy, streamline decision-making,
Moscow — Before sunrise in eastern Ukraine, rescue teams hauled line after line to lift miners from the earth, faces blackened, voices hoarse, as an evacuation at a Dnipropetrovsk coal complex edged
In a strong and unified diplomatic front, 21 foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations issued a joint statement condemning the Israeli military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran that began
The declaration by the leaders of these countries notes that such measures were taken in connection with the actions of France, which announced the closure of its military bases in some African
The United States administration is concerned about Russia’s growing influence in Africa amid power changes in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. According to the Italian newspaper IL Messaggero, Moscow managed to take
Given the intricate geopolitical situation in Niger and the surrounding region, Algeria’s acceptance to mediate the ongoing crisis is a significant development. The move comes as a relief to many who feared
In recent years, Africa has experienced a significant increase in military coups, with eight coups occurring in just the last three years. This surge in military takeovers has raised concerns among international
The recent assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian Wagner Group, may trigger severe repercussions in Africa, marking a precarious venture for Russia as it seeks to fortify the Kremlin’s
The military council had promised to hold the referendum as part of the process of transition to democracy under pressure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). But some of
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