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The West African power grid is facing unprecedented strain. In Ghana, a devastating fire at the Akosombo dam complex has slashed the country’s electricity output by nearly 1,000 MW, forcing …
How Benin avoided a power crisis despite Ghana’s supply cut Read More
Home Sports Football Diables Rouges Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali football coach after praising FEMAFOOT Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as Mali’s national team coach, as …
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As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, football’s governing body is rolling out stricter regulations to curb extreme on-field protests and maintain match integrity. This decisive move …
FIFA tightens rules ahead of 2026 World Cup after Senegal-Maroc CAN 2025 final Read More
Across West Africa, a wave of stunned disbelief has followed a series of devastating attacks in Mali. Coordinated offensives allowed rebel forces to penetrate the capital, Bamako, assassinate the Defence …
Mali junta faces uncertain future after rebel offensive Read More
A significant and symbolic defeat unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, who took over from the Wagner group in 2025 and …
Mali africa corps setbacks: russian mercenaries falter against surging jihadist offensives Read More
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 title dispute has reached a pivotal phase as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) sets a firm deadline for Morocco’s defense. The …
Can 2025 title dispute escalates with tas deadline for Morocco Read More
Marrakech – Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Mali following a wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck multiple cities across the West African nation last weekend. …
Morocco backs Mali after deadly attacks amid Algeria tensions Read More
the tas sets a deadline for Morocco’s can 2025 final defense The contentious matter of the CAN 2025 final, now officially before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), is …
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The legal battle between Sénégal and Maroc enters a new phase at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reached a significant milestone …
Latest developments at the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding Morocco and Senegal Read More
With fewer than two months remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the absence of Kalidou Koulibaly, the captain and defensive rock of the Senegal national team, is causing growing …
Kalidou Koulibaly injury concern ahead of World Cup 2026 Read More
South Africa’s Strategic Duty in the Kemi Séba Extradition Case The detention of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely known as Kemi Séba, in Pretoria in April 2026, represents a …
Why South Africa Must Hand Over Kemi Séba to Beninese Justice Read More
The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco continues to unfold at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) initiated proceedings …
Can 2025 final dispute: tas sets may 7 deadline for Morocco’s response Read More