can u17 preparations: aiglonnets suffer narrow defeat In their recent warm-up fixture leading up to the Confederation of African Football U17 tournament, the Mali U17 national squad, affectionately known as the Aiglonnets, faced off against the Uganda U17 national team this afternoon. The closely contested match concluded with a slenderContinue Reading
Three Senegalese football enthusiasts, among the first supporters detained in Morocco following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) disturbances, touched down in Dakar on Thursday evening. Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade landed at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass at 6:25 PM aboard a Royal Air MarocContinue Reading
As part of their intensive preparations for the upcoming CAN U17 2026 tournament in Morocco, Mali’s national U17 squad commenced their series of friendly encounters with a narrow 0-1 defeat against Uganda. Under the guidance of head coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the young Eagles, despite showcasing promising passages of play,Continue Reading
The Senegal U17 national team secured a significant 1-0 victory in a friendly match against Tunisia this Thursday. The young Lions, under the guidance of coach Lamine Sané, triumphed at the Stade municipal de Hammam Lif as part of their intensive preparations for the highly anticipated CAN U17 Morocco 2026Continue Reading
The legal conflict surrounding the CAN 2025 final has entered a critical new stage. Following the appeal lodged by the Sénégal Football Federation (FSF) on March 25, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has set a deadline of May 7 for the Royal Maroc Football Federation (FRMF)Continue Reading
A palpable tension currently grips Togo’s political landscape and its judicial apparatus. At the core of this dispute lies the alleged non-execution of a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary action and claims of national security imperatives, the nationContinue Reading
While official narratives extol the virtues of the National Development Plan and a stable macroeconomic trajectory, ground-level realities have delivered a stark rebuttal to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The latest Afrobarometer study paints a picture of a Togo struggling, where 62% of its populace feels the nation is headedContinue Reading
Security alert in Bamako following thwarted assassination plot Bamako remains under a fragile calm after the violent incidents of April 25, which resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, a key figure in Mali’s transitional government. Military officials have now revealed details of what they describe as a meticulouslyContinue Reading
In Bamako, a fragile calm persists following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military leadership. During a press briefing, the Malian Armed Forces revealed details of what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the nation’s highest-ranking officials,Continue Reading
The capital city of Mali, Bamako, remains under a fragile calm following the violent disturbances of April 25. Recent developments have cast a shadow over the transitional government, as authorities reveal an alleged assassination plot targeting top military and civilian leaders, including the transitional president, Assimi Goïta. military authorities revealContinue Reading
The Sénégal U17 squad is gearing up for a high-stakes mission at the upcoming CAN U17 2026, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. After clinching the title in 2023, the Lionceaux are eager to reclaim their dominance on the continental stage. Coached byContinue Reading
Niger embraces digital payments for faster vaccination campaigns During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger introduced a pioneering digital payment system for health workers and community actors, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Niger. Over 1,200 participants received their payments via mobile money—a shift awayContinue Reading