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The coordinated series of attacks that swept across Mali on April 25, 2026, represents a significant turning point, not merely for Bamako and the escalating violence in the Sahel, but…
caf assigns jean-jacques ndala another major final after can 2025 Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. The celebrated official, who notably presided over the CAN 2025…
Guess what? Our amazing Bénin U20 women’s national team just pulled off something pretty special while playing away in Côte d’Ivoire this past Saturday! They managed to snatch a 1-1…
As President Patrice Talon prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation profoundly transformed. Over a decade, his administration oversaw significant advancements, from modernizing infrastructure…
Barely two months prior, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) showcased remarkable solidarity. This unity was evident after the appeals jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the controversial…
Les académies de football, la nouvelle niche de talents du Sénégal Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Author, Ousmane Badiane Role,…
In West Africa, the act of reporting has become increasingly perilous. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—nations united within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—the ascension of military administrations has…
Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s impactful leadership journey concludes at WHO Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After a distinguished four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou…
breaking news a groundbreaking network to empower women leaders in Côte d’Ivoire’s education sector on may 2, 2026, over 110 women leaders in Côte d’Ivoire’s education system gathered at Abidjan’s…
Russian mercenaries from Africa Corps partially withdraw from Mali following Kidal takeover Key developments in Mali’s security landscape have prompted a strategic shift from Russian-backed forces. Recent territorial gains by…
A wave of apprehension has swept across northern Mali. Within a matter of days, the nation’s security landscape has undergone a dramatic shift. Following the significant fall of Kidal, armed…
Stepping onto the bustling streets of Dakar, a subtle sense of apprehension accompanied me. The reason? The recent Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. It’s a narrative many are familiar…