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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 …
Senegalese football federation united in appeal against caf decision Read More
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 …
Senegal football academies: the engine behind world cup 2026 dreams Read More
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 …
Press freedom under severe threat across the Sahel states Read More
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 …
Dr seydou coulibaly’s transformative tenure at who Burkina Faso Read More
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 …
Escalating conflict in Mali as armed groups advance toward Bamako Read More
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 …
Football rivalry between Senegal and Morocco: when emotions run high Read More
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 …
Fuel cost disparity: Côte d’Ivoire’s prices exceed Bénin’s despite oil production Read More
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 …
Joint anti-terrorism airstrikes in Mali by Sahel alliance Read MoreMali 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 …
Mali’s state funeral for late defence minister sadio camara Read More
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 …
Algeria and the Sahel crisis: why Mali’s instability threatens regional security Read More
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 …
The Sahel’s deepening crisis: why europe must pay attention Read More