AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalian Music & Solidarity: Legendary singer Salif Keita cancelled South Africa commercial performances after reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants, saying he “close[s] the door on hate” while keeping his heart open to African unity. Sports—Women’s Football: The CAF Women’s Champions League qualification race is heating up, with Mali’s USFAS Bamako among West Africa contenders as regional qualifiers run toward the main tournament. Sports—Basketball: FIBA Africa released the 2027 World Cup qualifiers schedule, with Mali drawn in Group F alongside Angola, Egypt, DRC and others, as the next qualifying window begins in Tunisia and Senegal. Sports—Volleyball: Kenya’s Malkia Strikers opened their African title defence with a 3-0 win over Zambia, setting up a key group match against Mali. Mali Security & Media: JNIM has been using filmed attacks on civilians along Mali’s roads as propaganda, turning travel routes into a public stage. Culture—Music Scene: Berlin-based Afro-fusion duo Jembaa Groove released a new EP featuring Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, blending highlife, jazz and Afrobeat.
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