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The much-anticipated draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers was conducted this Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt. All 48 participating teams now know their group-stage opponents as the …
CAN 2027 qualifiers draw: Burkina Faso faces tough rivals in group F Read More
Stretching across 400 kilometers of shared border with Mali, where intense commercial exchanges thrive, Senegal faces growing unease over its eastern neighbor’s escalating turmoil. To counter spillover risks, Dakar is …
Sénégal bolsters eastern border amid rising Mali insecurity Read More
The strategic stakes of Mali’s Sahara region extend far beyond its borders—particularly for Algeria. The vast Saharan territories inherited from colonial France in 1962 are home to Tuareg communities, and …
How Algeria has shaped Mali’s jihadist landscape since 2001 Read More
Bamako, the vibrant capital of Mali, continues to navigate daily life under an persistent state of emergency. Access points to the city remain obstructed by various Islamist militias, fostering a …
Bamako’s enduring spirit amidst state of emergency and militant blockades Read More
The recent decision by Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration to permanently shutter the Target Malaria research facilities and destroy all genetically modified mosquito samples marks a pivotal moment in Burkina Faso’s …
Burkina Faso’s malaria crisis deepens amid sovereignist policies Read More
Arsenal one win from premier league title after havertz’s decisive header Player ratings Arsenal Burnley FEATURES Arsenal vs Burnley Premier League K. Havertz While not their most dazzling performance, Arsenal …
Arsenal one win from premier league title after havertz’s decisive header Read More
Arsenal storms ahead in Premier League race with Burnley win football Premier League Arsenal secured a comfortable 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, keeping their Premier League title …
Arsenal storms ahead in Premier League race with Burnley win Read More
Sénégal: minister mabouba diagne sues media outlets for defamation Minister Mabouba Diagne has taken decisive legal action, filing a defamation lawsuit against several media organizations. He asserts that these outlets …
Senegal: minister mabouba diagne sues media outlets for defamation Read More
tragic Mali drone strike claims civilian lives during wedding preparations A recent drone strike by the Malian army on Sunday tragically claimed the lives of at least ten civilians, including …
Tragic Mali drone strike claims civilian lives during wedding preparations Read More
The closing day of the Ligue 1 season was marred by significant disturbances, as two of the ten scheduled fixtures on Sunday evening were disrupted by pitch invasions. The most …
A chaotic end to the ligue 1 season: pitch invasions disrupt final matches Read More
Chad will take center stage as the guest of honor during the military and civilian parade commemorating the 54th edition of Cameroon‘s National Day, set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, …
Chad to lead celebrations at Cameroon’s 54th National Day Read More
Louga, Senegal — The judicial saga surrounding political figures in Senegal has taken another turn as Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old politician, faced legal proceedings this week. Remanded in custody …
Ndiaga Seck’s court statements on Ousmane Sonko: key revelations Read More