February 06, 2012
Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final
Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »
February 05, 2012
Gabon/Mali: Dream Ends for Afcon Co-Hosts in Penalty 'Lottery'
The dream ended for co-hosts Gabon who were tumbled out in the lottery of penalties at the African Nations Cup after losing 4-5 on post-match kicks to Mali in their quarter-final… Read more »
February 03, 2012
Mali/Gabon: Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville
Co-hosts Gabon take on Mali in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday. And the battle might be as much between the… Read more »
February 02, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Quarter-Finals Loom for Lacklustre Mali Side
Mali have looked less than convincing in the Cup of Nations so far, but will be pleased with the character they showed against Botswana on Wednesday. Read more »
February 01, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Les Aigles Defeat Zebras in Difficult Game
Mali had to wait an anxious five minutes after their 2-1 win over Botswana on Wednesday before they were confirmed as African Nations Cup quarter-finalists. Read more »
January 31, 2012
Mali/Botswana: High-Score Possible Against 'Amateur' Zebras
Mali will have quarter-final qualification on their minds when they take on group minnows Botswana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
January 29, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Show Their Potential and Power
Ghana received a major confidence booster, and verification of their ability, with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Mali in Group D of the African Nations Cup in Franceville. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Heroes Drive Black Stars to Verge of Quarter-Finals
Ghana's World Cup heroes Asamoah Gyan and Dede Ayew again proved their value to the side with two brilliant goals to steer the Black Stars closer to the African Nations Cup… Read more »
January 27, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Red Cards Hamper Black Stars' Defence
Ghana will go into Saturday's key African Nations Cup Group D encounter against Mali with an unknown defence as Isaac Vorsah and John Mensah sit out the game in Franceville through… Read more »
January 25, 2012
Guinea/Mali: Lively, Fast-Paced Encounter Breaks the Afcon Mould
Quick fire and high tempo matches have never been a staple at the African Nations Cup finals but Mali and Guinea showed on Tuesday night in Franceville their potential to go at an… Read more »
January 24, 2012
Mali/Guinea: Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push
Mali rode their luck at times but managed to come away with a precious 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Stade de Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »
January 23, 2012
Mali/Guinea: Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head
Mercurial Mali and the equally unpredictable Guinea go head-to-head at the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on Tuesday, looking to set a positive tone for the tournament. Read more »
January 18, 2012
Africa: Exciting Air of Uncertainty Hangs Over Africa's Premier Soccer Festival
Bereft of some of the continent's top performing teams, the latest edition of the African Nations Cup finals has an exciting air of uncertainty about it. Read more »
July 06, 2011
Mauritania: Al-Qaeda Attacks Army Base
North African Al Qaeda fighters and Mauritanian military forces have again clashed this week, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people, news agencies report. Read more »
June 24, 2011
Africa: Country-Led Development Improves Health
Delegates from four African health ministries taking part in this month's 38th Annual International Conference on Global Health described how leadership and country-led development… Read more »
June 09, 2011
West Africa: Meningitis Vaccine Could Save 140,000 Lives
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of cases of meningitis A in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso following the vaccination of nearly 20 million people against the disease,… Read more »
April 11, 2011
Libya: African Leaders to Hold Talks with Opposition
A delegation of African presidents is heading to the stronghold of Muammar al-Gaddafi's opponents on Monday for the next round of African Union (AU) shuttle diplomacy aimed at… Read more »
January 18, 2010
Mali/Malawi: The Flames Burn Out at Nations Cup
Mali defeated Malawi 3-1 in their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Group A encounter in Cabinda on Monday, but the result was not enough to see the West Africans through to the… Read more »
January 14, 2010
Algeria/Mali: Soccer's Desert Foxes Turn Off Snooze Button
Algeria and Mali both turned in tired-looking performances in only their second games at the African Nations Cup finals but the north Africans managed to turn off the snooze button… Read more »
January 11, 2010
Angola/Mali: Nations Cup - Angola Stunned in Draw with Mali
It was a game that came within one goal of matching a 47-year-old record, but for all the excitement of a thrilling opening match at the African Nations Cup finals, the gloom over… Read more »
September 06, 2009
Ghana/Sudan: Black Stars Qualify for 2010 World Cup
Ghana's Black Stars became the first African soccer team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup when they beat Sudan at home in Accra by two goals to nil. Read more »
June 03, 2009
Mali: Al-Qaeda Group Executes Briton
An Al-Qaeda affiliated group in Africa has executed a British citizen in Mali, news agencies are reporting. Read more »
August 12, 2008
Africa: How Continent's Olympians are Faring
AllAfrica's Aliou Goloko rounds up the African action at the Olympics in Beijing. Read more »
January 30, 2008
Nigeria/Benin: Super Eagles Fly High, Malians Out
Nigeria's Super Eagles move to the Cup of Nations' quarterfinals after beating Benin 2-0 on Tuesday night, along with Côte d'Ivoire, who defeated Mali 3-0. Read more »
January 26, 2008
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Now a Scarecrow
Gone are the days when the mere evocation of the name of Nigeria’s national football team sent chills down the spines of potential adversaries. Read more »
