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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali executed “intensive aerial operations” within Malian territory. This action followed recent assaults by al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists and Tuareg separatist groups,…
Mali’s junta faces mounting security failures amid coordinated insurgent attacks Before dawn on April 25, the tranquility around Kati, a strategic garrison town just 15 kilometers northwest of Bamako, was…
The high-stakes encounter between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal at the Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. This result leaves the Champions League semi-final perfectly balanced…
The outcome of the Sénégal-Maroc final, awaiting a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, highlights a significant issue. This entire prolonged dispute could have been handled more effectively,…
The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody following a decision by the South African legal system. On Wednesday, April 29, the court ruled in favor of his continued…
A significant shift is underway for Malian football. Tom Saintfiet, who took the helm in August 2024, has officially concluded his tenure as the national team’s head coach. This development…