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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,…
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…
FIFA president gianni infantino issues stern warning ahead of world cup 2026 With the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico rapidly approaching, FIFA President Gianni…
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…