In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali has earned a rare reputation at this stage of the competition. Including the 2025 AFCON, the Eagles have reached the quarter-finals eight times,

In a refugee camp in Mauritania, displaced Malians describe fleeing both Islamist insurgents and their own military government.

Mali's industrial gold output fell 22.9% in 2025, hurt by the lengthy suspension of Barrick Mining's operations due to a dispute over tougher mining rules, provisional figures from the West African country's mines ministry showed.

Until they took the lead midway through the first half, Senegal did not create many chances, and even the goal was largely down to Diarra’s howler. Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly marshalled an unconvincing defence, was fortunate not to concede a penalty, and struggled to contain lively striker Lassine Sinayoko.

This month, the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group announced its total withdrawal from Mali, claiming it had completed its mission after three and a half years of operations in the West African country. For years, Wagner had been battling rebels and ...

Sadio Mané has led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier

The Africa Cup of Nations is up and running. Morocco and Comoros kicked things off, but now it's time for the other Group A teams to take each other on. Mali face Zambia in a fasc

STORY: At the end of July, the bodies of dozens of mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group lay in the sand of Mali's desert. :: Near Tinzaouaten, Mali They were killed in a battle with Tuareg rebels during a sandstorm near the town of Tinzaouaten on the ...

Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.

A MAN who claimed he was a ‘prophet’ and promised to help Mali win the Africa Cup of Nations has been arrested after the team were knocked out in the quarter finals. Karamogo Sinayoko