While Lomé publicly presents itself as a crucial mediator within the sub-region, a much darker narrative is emerging from Western diplomatic circles. According to diplomatic sources and American intelligence reports, the administration led by Faure Gnassingbé is alleged to have orchestrated clandestine discussions between Captain Ibrahim Traoré and jihadist factionsContinue Reading
« Three decades of football experience, yet I’ve never encountered a muscle injury like Kalidou Koulibaly’s, » confessed Simone Inzaghi, head coach of Al-Hilal, sending shockwaves across Sénégal in early April. The devastating news? The towering defender of the Lions of Teranga suffered a severe thigh injury during training, sideliningContinue Reading
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
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
Arthur Zagré, a left-back who developed through the Paris Saint-Germain youth system and represented France at the junior level, has officially decided to change his sporting nationality to represent Burkina Faso. The 24-year-old defender, who earned 23 caps and scored two goals for the French U18 and U19 squads, isContinue Reading
While Togolese citizens daily scan the horizon, yearning for relief from the escalating cost of living and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé opted for a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kirghizistan. This expedition, far from merely being exotic, has left a bitter taste of national bewilderment. AmidstContinue 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
Key legal battle unfolds as Senegal challenges Morocco’s CAN 2025 victory An important chapter in the CAN 2025 saga is now being written in the corridors of international sports justice. The Senegalese Football Federation has escalated its legal challenge against Morocco’s qualification, with the case entering a decisive phase atContinue 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
Nigeria is confronting a security challenge that transcends its borders, with the ongoing crisis in Mali serving as a catalyst for regional instability. The interconnected struggles across the Sahel—particularly in Niger, Burkina Faso, and northern Nigeria—have created a volatile environment where insurgent groups thrive. the rise of transnational insurgent networksContinue Reading