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Recent intermittent power failures have affected the CEB community, largely due to dwindling water reserves in dams. This environmental challenge was exacerbated by a significant fire on April 23 at …
How Maria-Gléta 2 protects Bénin from regional power shortages Read More
TAS sets deadline for Morocco’s defense in CAN 2025 final dispute The legal battle surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has entered a critical phase, with the …
Tas sets deadline for Morocco’s defense in can 2025 final dispute Read More
With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner, all eyes are on the Senegal national team and their captain, Kalidou Koulibaly. The veteran defender, currently playing for Al-Hilal in …
Kalidou koulibaly injury raises concerns ahead of world cup Read More
Legal proceedings surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Sénégal and Morocco have taken another turn at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). The Royal Moroccan Football …
Final can 2025: tas extends deadline for Morocco’s response in Senegal dispute Read More
Bamako — A dramatic weekend confrontation unfolded in Mali as a Russian-backed security force claimed to have thwarted a large-scale coup attempt targeting critical government and military sites. The reported …
Russian-backed forces foil alleged coup attempt in Mali amid Sahel tensions Read More
The journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) is taking shape, even as some competition details remain unconfirmed. While the definitive group compositions are yet to be announced, …
CAN 2027 qualifications schedule: key dates and format revealed Read More
The Central Sahel region continues to grapple with a critical humanitarian situation. Across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an alarming number of nearly 7.5 million children are in urgent need …
Sahel central: a deepening humanitarian crisis threatens 7.5 million children Read More
The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) …
FRMF gets may 7 deadline to respond to Senegal’s can 2025 appeal Read More
The events of Saturday, April 25, 2026, have shattered the illusions surrounding the “liberation from the East” strategy. As shells rained down on Kati and Kidal faced new turmoil, the …
Mali: the crumbling facade of the Russian security partnership Read More
In a strengthened drive against transnational organized crime, the Republican Police in Benin is significantly stepping up its operations. Their aim is to dismantle criminal networks and track down individuals …
Benin’s republican police intensifies efforts against international fugitives Read More
The legal fate of Kemi Seba, the outspoken Bénin-based activist, now hinges on a Pretoria courtroom following his surprise arrest in April 2026. Known legally as Stellio Gilles Robert Capo …
South Africa court weighs Kemi Seba extradition fight Read More
The legal situation concerning Kemi Seba has reached a critical juncture. Following his apprehension in South Africa for a significant breach of immigration laws, the individual known for his pronounced …
The impending extradition of Kemi Seba to Bénin Read More