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The initial period of political harmony at the apex of the Senegalese state appears to be giving way to a more demanding pragmatic reality. A pivotal moment in the relationship…
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has solidified the centralization of power in Bamako. This move, far…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sparked significant debate by appointing Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the Champions League final. The match, featuring Mamelodi Sundowns and…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that Jean-Jacques Ndala, a referee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will preside over the first leg of the CAF Champions…
Théodore Holo, the former president of the Constitutional Court, recently offered his insights on the generational transition following Romuald Wadagni’s election to the presidency of the Republic. In an interview…
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised alarm over escalating human rights abuses targeting the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. According to independent investigators, these…
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…
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…
The delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa has been significantly impacted in May 2026. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst ongoing inflationary pressures, a striking disparity…
Mali recently observed a state funeral for its former defense minister, Sadio Camara, an event that signified profound national mourning while also highlighting a critical juncture in Malian politics and…
The Al-Qaïda-affiliated jihadist group JNIM has called for a broad “common front” to “end the junta” that has held power in Mali since 2020. In a declaration issued on Thursday,…
The Sénégal women’s national football team is set to compete against Tunisie in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualifiers. This critical double-header is scheduled to…