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Nearly four months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, where Senegal triumphed in extra time (1-0) before the result was overturned to a 3-0 forfeit in favor of Morocco …
Senegal fans face prolonged detention after africa cup final Read More
Opinion Mali, Russia and the Security Lessons Ghana Cannot Ignore The coordinated jihadist assault on Mali is not a distant Sahelian crisis. What it has exposed about external security dependence …
Mali, Russia and the Security Lessons Ghana Cannot Ignore Read More
Jean-Jacques Ndala, the distinguished referee who officiated the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final, has been selected by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to lead the first leg …
Jean-Jacques Ndala to referee CAF Champions League final after can 2025 Read More
Guess what? Bénin’s national women’s U20 squad, affectionately known as the Amazones, pulled off a super impressive feat this Saturday while playing away in Côte d’Ivoire. They managed to snag …
Bénin’s u20 amazones snatch a crucial draw in Abidjan Read More
As the moment approaches for President Patrice Talon to transfer authority to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation profoundly reshaped. From extensive infrastructure modernization to solidified political stability, this …
Benin’s decade of transformation: a national acknowledgment of patrice talon’s progress Read More
Lire dans l’app Just under two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) displayed a united front following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s appeal jury decision. This ruling controversially …
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s football bonuses spark controversy in Senegal Read More
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, …
Coupe du monde 2026 : les académies de football, nouvelle niche de talents du Sénégal – BBC News Afrique Read More
As the world marked World Press Freedom Day, a deeply concerning reality has emerged from West Africa: the act of reporting has transformed into a perilous endeavor, bordering on heroism. …
The escalating threat to information access in the sahelian nations Read More
Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s impactful four-year tenure at WHO Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After a remarkable four-year tenure leading the World Health Organization (WHO) representation in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly …
Dr seydou coulibaly’s transformative leadership at WHO Burkina Faso Read More
A wave of apprehension is sweeping across Northern Mali as the nation’s security landscape undergoes a rapid and dramatic shift. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, insurgent coalitions are maintaining …
Escalating instability in Northern Mali as armed groups advance toward the capital Read More
I arrived in Dakar with a slight sense of dread. The reason is well-known: the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). What should have been a sporting celebration has turned into …
The evolving relationship between Sénégal and Maroc after the football final Read More
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces a renewed disruption. As households strive to safeguard their savings amidst persistent inflationary pressures, a stark actuality …
West african fuel costs: Côte d’Ivoire’s prices surpass Bénin’s Read More