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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) …
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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 …
Benin amazones hold ivoire draw in u20 qualifiers Read More
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 …
Ten years of Patrice Talon’s leadership in Benin Read More
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 …
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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 More