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As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, its ripple effects are being felt globally, including in Mauritania. To address rising concerns over food price volatility, Mauritanian authorities…
The wait is finally over for the Senegalese Football Federation. After three weeks of uncertainty, the organization has officially received the reasoned decision from the CAF Appeal Jury. This document…
Confederation of African Football strips Senegal of CAN 2025 hosting rights The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made headlines three weeks ago by revoking the hosting rights for the 2025…
With the decisive presidential ballot less than a week away, Benin is imbued with a renewed sense of purpose. Far from any prevailing uncertainties, an overwhelming enthusiasm characterizes the national…
COTONOU – In a significant development poised to reshape sub-regional stability, the military high commands of Benin and Nigeria officially inaugurated an enhanced mechanism for military cooperation this Sunday, April…
The profound shockwaves emanating from the death of Mahamadi Baguian, widely known as "Marshall," continue to destabilize the very foundations of Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Far from being a mere…
The grand vision of a unified Alliance of Sahel States (AES), championed by Ibrahim Traoré, is increasingly confronting the harsh realities of governance, where the immediate survival of individual regimes…
Ouagadougou witnessed a striking pronouncement on a recent Thursday, April 2, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, head of Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta, openly urged the nation to abandon any notions…
Burkina Faso’s military ruler declares democracy ‘not for us’ Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Published on April 3 at 10:32 PM Read in the app BFM I.H with AFP…
Click to expand Image Since 2023, the armed forces of Burkina Faso, supported by allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, have been responsible for the deaths of over 1,800 civilians…
The recurring nightmare for Italian football has reached a new low. For the third consecutive time, following absences in 2018 and 2022, Italy has failed to qualify for the tournament.…
In the Fulfuldé language, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” For Niger’s administration, this term now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations. This volunteer corps was officially…