The Armed Forces of the Republic of Mali have released an official communiqué alleging the involvement of external actors — specifically Ukrainian operatives — in supporting terrorist activities within Malian territory and across the broader Sahel region. According to the communiqué, signed by the Mali’s Chief of Armed Forces, Major General Oumar Diarra, findings from a recent investigation conducted by …

Adeola, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years. This was disclosed by the chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday. According to her, the commission received Adeola from Mali, where she was trafficked. She commended Actress Bola Adebayo for breaking the story about the trafficked lady and actor …

Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan and was last seen after informing …

The triumvirate of Tchiani, Traore and Goita are behaving like petulant children. And it is now time to pull the ears of the petulants and apply tough love. You cannot continually overlook a child throwing his toys out of the pram anytime he is upset. The indulgence must stop, not too soon. It appears that we are minimising the risk …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states will meet in Ghana on Tuesday to discuss the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The meeting will take place over two days, Tuesday and Wednesday. In a statement on Tuesday, the bloc said member states will discuss the modalities of the countries’ withdrawal and its implications for ECOWAS …

Morocco clinched their maiden U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil after defeating Mali 4-2 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Saturday’s final at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The young Atlas Lions held their nerve in the dramatic shootout, which was stylishly finished off by a ‘Panenka’ penalty from Ilies Belmokhtar that sent the …

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has called on ECOWAS to adopt a new approach in its dealings with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States. Speaking in Abuja during a media briefing on Monday, Mignot expressed the EU’s regret over …

ECOWAS gives B/Faso, Mali, Niger 6 months to reconsider exit The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months, from 29 January to 29 July 2025, to reconsider their decision to exit the regional bloc. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced the six-month grace on Sunday in Abuja after …

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from 29 January 2025. It gave the three countries up till July next year to reconsider their planned withdrawal from the regional bloc. In a communiqué after their meeting at the Presidential Villa on Sunday, the commission noted …

Nigeria will face Mali in the final of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2024 on Saturday (today) at 4 pm at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Junior D’Tigress reached this stage by defeating Uganda 71-67 in a nail-biting semifinal clash at the same venue on Friday, with the narrow win also securing them a ticket for the FIBA U19 …