from can 2025 to champions league: jean-jacques ndala’s new caf assignment Esteemed referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. Having previously officiated the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final, he has now been appointed to preside over the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. ThisContinue Reading
The Benin U20 women’s national team pulled off a gutsy draw (1-1) against Ivory Coast in Abidjan on Saturday, keeping their qualification hopes alive ahead of the second leg. a tough battle in ivory coast The clash between the young Ivorian and Beninese sides didn’t disappoint. Played in front ofContinue Reading
Benin’s gratitude: a decade of progress under Patrice Talon As Patrice Talon prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, his decade-long presidency leaves behind a profoundly transformed Benin. From groundbreaking infrastructure projects to unprecedented political stability, the years under his leadership have revitalized the nation’s pride and momentum. aContinue Reading
Under the scorching Dakar sun on a Wednesday afternoon, the synthetic pitch at CICES buzzes with an energy unlike any other. Away from the hustle of the VDN highway, Be Sport Academy buzzes like a hive, alive with ambition and purpose. Souleymane, 15, meticulously ties his laces. Around him, hisContinue Reading
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day this past Sunday, May 3rd, a deeply concerning situation has emerged: in West Africa, the act of reporting has transformed into a perilous, even heroic, endeavor. Following the ascent of military administrations, nations such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — collectivelyContinue Reading
Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s transformative tenure at WHO Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – After completing a remarkable four-year term as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is preparing to depart the nation. His leadership was distinctly characterized by an innovative approach, an unwavering dedication to publicContinue Reading
The northern regions of Mali are gripped by unease as the country’s security landscape undergoes a dramatic shift. Within days, the balance of power has been upended, with armed factions making rapid gains. The Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (JNIM) has escalated its campaign by issuing anContinue Reading
Mali Honors Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara with State Funeral Mali recently held a state funeral to honor Sadio Camara, the country’s former Defence Minister, whose life was tragically cut short during a coordinated jihadist assault on military positions across the nation. The ceremony, broadcast nationwide, was attended by AssimiContinue Reading
On April 25, Mali witnessed an unprecedented coordinated assault that transcended its decade-long conflict. Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists executed simultaneous strikes on military outposts and civilian hubs, seizing control of Kidal—a northern stronghold—and extending their reach toward Bamako. For the wider Sahel region, particularly Algeria, the crisis has shiftedContinue Reading
In the predawn hours of April 25, a wave of coordinated violence erupted near Kati, a strategic military outpost just 15 kilometers northwest of Bamako, Mali’s bustling capital. The assault began with thunderous explosions and sustained gunfire, signaling the most daring insurgent offensive in the country since the 2012 crisis.Continue Reading
The Senegal women’s national football team is set to face Tunisia in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualification tournament, with a two-legged tie scheduled for October 2026. The draw for the African Women’s Olympic Football Qualification Tournament took place on Wednesday, April 29, outlining theContinue Reading
