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The Mali under-17 national football team has kicked off their preparation for the upcoming CAN U17 2026 in Morocco with a narrow 0-1 loss to Uganda in a friendly match. …
Mali u17 suffer opening defeat against Uganda ahead of can 2026 Read More
The Paris Saint-Germain alumni and former youth international Arthur Zagré has made a bold career move by switching his sporting allegiance to the Burkina Faso national team. At just 24 …
Arthur zagré switches from France to Burkina Faso national team Read More
While citizens across Togo anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on an unexpected journey to the snow-capped …
Faure gnassingbé’s kirghizistan journey: national economic urgency versus geopolitical maneuvering Read More
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May …
Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis • Stimson Center Read More
A deep-seated conflict is currently unfolding between Togo’s political establishment and its judicial system. At the core of this dispute lies the alleged failure to execute a ruling by the …
Togo’s judicial deadlock: a test for the rule of law Read More
Despite official declarations praising the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic growth, ground realities in Togo tell a different story. Recent Afrobarometer findings expose a nation grappling with deepening despair, …
To go survey reveals stark truth about Togo’s economic struggles Read More
Senegal’s appeal at CAN 2025 reaches critical stage at TAS Africa Sports Morocco The legal battle between Morocco and Senegal for the CAN 2025 has entered a pivotal phase as …
Senegal’s appeal at can 2025 reaches critical stage at tas Read More
Chadian army personnel near Lake Chad – Illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Chadian bishops urge dialogue amidst escalating national crisis In a public statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the …
Chadian bishops urge dialogue amidst escalating national crisis Read More
In the unpredictable landscape of geopolitics, timing can mean the difference between stability and crisis. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising military-led governments in Mali, Burkina …
Sahel states face growing risks after ECOWAS withdrawal Read More
In a groundbreaking move for a sitting head of state, Patrice Talon, President of Benin, has been bestowed with a rare honorary title by the Vodun community. On May 2, …
Patrice Talon honored as Hounon d’honneur in Benin Read More
The early days of political harmony are fading as realpolitik takes hold at the highest levels of the Senegalese government. During the weekend of May 2 and 3, 2026, a …
Political tensions in Sénégal: President Faye asserts independence from Ousmane Sonko Read More
The recent appointment of Colonel Assimi Goïta as both President and Minister of Defense marks a significant shift in Mali’s political and military landscape. This consolidation of power in Bamako …
Mali’s evolving power structure under assimi goïta’s dual leadership Read More