African governments face impossible trade-offs between debt and climate crisis

If climate finance is not grant-based and additional, governments may be forced to cut equity-enhancing programmes such as primary healthcare, maternal and child health and essential medicines, the report said. African countries are pouring scarce...

UN experts demand activist El Bachir Thiam’s release, four months after enforced disappearance: Mali

OHCHR GENEVA – UN experts* today called on authorities in Mali to disclose the fate and whereabouts of journalist and activist El Bachir Thiam, who disappeared four months ago. “Mali must immediately and unconditionally release El Bachir Thiam and...

I Was Close To Black Stars Job – Mali Coach

Tom Saintfiet MALI NATIONAL team coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed that he was very close to landing the Black Stars managerial job in 2024 before the Ghana Football Association (GFA) decided to appoint another coach. According to him, he held...

Every word from Otto Addo’s Pre-Mali press conference

Otto Addo faced the press ahead of our 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday. During his press conference at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium, Otto Addo gave an injury update on Derrick Kohn, Alexander Djiku and Thomas...

Long queue at Accra Sports Stadium ahead of Ghana-Mali clash

Numerous football fans have thronged the premises of the Accra Sports Stadium in their bid to gain early access to the venue. In a video that has gone viral on social media, many Ghanaians have queued up at the stadium while waiting to be checked...

Ghana host Mali for crucial 2026 world cup qualifier afta Chad setback

Di Blackstars of Ghana dey face di Eagles of Mali for di second leg of dia 2026 World Cup qualifier for di Accra sports stadium Monday night. Ghana don dey aim to return to winning form afta dia last game wit Chad wey end in 1-1 draw. Di...

Migrant Battalion: African govts complicit in Russian recruitment of young women into its arms industry

Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting hundreds of young African women, aged 18–22, to manufacture drones in a military-industrial compound 1,000 km east of Moscow, called the Alabuga Special...

Bola Tinubu’s sportswashing tries to divert focus from the bad news stalking Nigeria

Following the historic achievement of Nigeria’s women’s football team, the Super Falcons, in securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title – defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a gruelling final – on 26 July 2025, national pride was high....

Djiku Strike Secures Ghana Victory Over Mali

Ghana moved closer to 2026 World Cup qualification after defeating Mali 1-0 at Accra Sports Stadium on Monday evening, with defender Alexander Djiku scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The breakthrough came in the 49th minute when Djiku...

2026 WCQ: Ghana Edge Out Mali To Boost Qualification Hopes

Ghana took a big step towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 home win over Mali, BBC Sport reports. Alexander Djiku scored the only goal for the Black Stars in the 49th minute in Accra after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to...

Migrant Battalion: How African governments collude with Russia to recruit young women into its arms industry

Young Africans recruited from at least fifteen African countries were promised good salaries and skills training, but once there, they were often trapped, facing dangerous working conditions, strict surveillance, and difficulties returning home....

Chinese HIMARS: Mali Junta Acquires SR-5 Rocket Launchers

The Malian junta received SR-5 multiple launch rocket systems from the Chinese company NORINCO. This was reported by military observer Thomas Nachtrab on X, who published a photo of the equipment on the roads of Mali. According to him, on...

'We are here to win' – Mali coach issues warning to Black Stars

Mali coach, Tom Saintfiet, has sent a strong message to the Black Stars ahead of Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, declaring that his side has come to Accra “to win” and to keep their qualification dreams alive. Speaking to reporters on...

Exclusive: China delivers first SR-5 multiple rocket launcher to Mali to reinforce military influence in Africa

According to the Facebook account Burkinabe de Barcelone on September 5, 2025, Mali received at least one Norinco SR-5 modular self-propelled rocket launcher from China, with the first confirmed deliveries reported in Bamako during the night of...

Black Stars haven’t been perfect but let’s support them against Mali- Berekum West MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has called for support for the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday, September 9 at 19:00 GMT....

ICRISAT Director Reinforces Sahel Agricultural Partnerships

Research institute chief visits Mali, Niger to advance climate-resilient farming amid mounting food insecurity The head of a leading agricultural research institute has strengthened partnerships across West Africa’s drought-prone Sahel region,...

Kohn awaits key FIFA approval ahead of Mali match

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that debutant Derrick Kohn is still awaiting FIFA clearance to be eligible for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kohn, born...

Black Stars ready to show 'another face' against Mali - Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says his team is determined to respond strongly when they face Mali in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night. Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the...

UAE Condemns Terrorist Attacks On Security Centres In Mali As Dozens Dead, Injured

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted security centres in southern Mali, killing and wounding dozens of security personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the UAE...

Bafana Bafana Vs Super Eagles: Media Day Highlights Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier

Nigerian player Moses Daddy Simon (L) is fighting for the ball with Aubrey Maphosa Modiba of South Africa during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Semi-Final soccer match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stadium of Peace in Bouake, Ivory...