Why the AS FAR is pushing for a referee change ahead of the CAF Champions League final The Moroccan club AS FAR has voiced strong opposition to the appointment of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns. With tensions rising just two weeks beforeContinue Reading
Government takes bold step to revitalize Ivory Coast’s aviation industry The Ivorian government has implemented a sweeping reform aimed at revitalizing the nation’s air transport sector. In a decisive move, a 25% reduction in passenger service charges has been officially approved to support the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, andContinue Reading
Roughly two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) displayed considerable unity. This cohesion emerged after the appeals jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued a ruling that stripped the Lions de la Teranga of their African championship title, subsequently awarding it to Morocco. In response, the FSFContinue Reading
The moment I stepped into Dakar, I felt a flicker of unease. The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final was still fresh in everyone’s mind—a rivalry that had festered into something far more bitter than a sports match. The tension wasn’t imagined; it was real. Amadou, the taxi driver—a manContinue Reading
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate economic stability across West Africa faces a fresh challenge. Amidst households striving to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a stark reality emerges at fuel stations: a notable divergence in pricing has taken root between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: The paradoxContinue Reading
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has executed coordinated aerial operations within Mali in response to a surge of violent attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatist factions, as confirmed by Niger’s government late last week. Over the preceding weekend, these militant groups launched their mostContinue Reading
understanding the Sahel’s escalating challenges Mali’s military government, supported by Moscow, is facing an existential threat following recent coordinated assaults by jihadist and Tuareg factions. These attacks led to the death of the defense minister and compelled Russian mercenaries to withdraw from the country’s northern territories. Such escalating instability raisesContinue Reading
Mali is currently grappling with an escalating security crisis, with recent attacks resulting in significant civilian and military casualties, as reported by credible security sources. Northern Mali: a pivotal region in Sahelian geopolitics Strategic analysts highlight that Northern Mali holds the key to political transformations across Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso,Continue Reading
Football governing bodies are rethinking how they handle controversial match decisions after a series of high-profile disputes shook the sport. While the outcome of the Senegal vs Morocco final remains under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, one thing is clear: these situations could have been managed farContinue Reading
In the heart of Niger, the region of Maradi is experiencing a transformative shift in its healthcare landscape. Three brand-new health centers (CSI type II) have recently been inaugurated in Maradi and Tessaoua, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to essential medical services for urban and peri-urban populations. ThisContinue Reading
Mali’s football future takes shape with new coaching appointment The Mali national football team enters a fresh chapter as Tom Saintfiet’s tenure as head coach concludes. The Belgian tactician, who arrived in August 2024, has been officially relieved of his duties by the Malian Football Federation following the team’s performanceContinue Reading
In a match that felt more like a Hollywood script than a football game, Paris Saint-Germain secured a slight advantage for the Champions League final by defeating Bayern Munich 5-4. This encounter is destined to be remembered as one of the most iconic moments in the tournament’s history. There areContinue Reading