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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s Exit from ECOWAS Becomes Official Amid Regional Uncertainty

The withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially taken effect, marking a significant...

Morocco Finds Itself in the Same Group as Mali, Zambia, and Comoros as It Gears Up to Host AFCON 2025

Morocco is set to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a pivotal moment for African soccer as the tournament returns to...

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to Launch Common Passport as ECOWAS Departure Looms

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced the introduction of a common travel passport, marking a significant step in their...

Malian Singer Rokia Traoré to Be Released from Belgian Prison Amid Child Custody Dispute

Renowned Malian vocalist Rokia Traoré is set to be released from a Belgian prison on Wednesday, according to reports from Belgian news agency Belga,...

Mali Seizes $180 Million Worth of Gold from Canadian Mining Company Barrick

In a dramatic escalation of a legal battle over revenue sharing, Mali’s military government has confiscated three tons of gold from Canadian mining giant...

Somalia and Ethiopia Restore Diplomatic Ties After Year-Long Rift

In a significant move towards mending relations, Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective capitals. The agreement comes over...

Former Mali Coach, Eric Chelle Appointed as Nigeria’s New Super Eagles Head Coach

Nigeria’s football governing body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super...

Mali Renames Colonial French Street Names in Push to Reclaim National Identity

In a symbolic move to shed its colonial past, the Malian government has officially renamed streets, avenues, squares, and public establishments in the capital...