Russia’s strategic failure in the Sahel: a crisis beyond military defeat
Mali’s stability hangs by a thread as coordinated attacks on April 25th, including a deadly strike in Kati that claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, underscore the fragility of regional security efforts. While the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and ECOWAS remain theoretically positioned to respond, their actions—markedContinue Reading
Senegal u17 squad for can 2026 in Morocco revealed by lamine sané
The head coach of Senegal’s Under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has unveiled the final squad of 23 players who will compete in the 2026 African Nations Championship (CAN) U17, hosted by Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. experienced lineup with regional tournament veterans Sané has built a teamContinue Reading
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for Champions League final
Why the AS FAR is pushing for a referee change ahead of the CAF Champions League final The Moroccan club AS FAR has voiced strong opposition to the appointment of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns. With tensions rising just two weeks beforeContinue Reading
Omar Daf eyes Mali national football team coaching role
Omar Daf has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of head coach for Mali’s national football team. The Senegalese tactician, currently unattached after departing his role at Amiens in France, is setting his sights on leading the Éperviers (The Eagles) into a new era of competition.Continue Reading
AS FAR challenges the appointment of Jean-Jacques Ndala for the CAF Champions League final
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has sparked significant debate by choosing Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. The Congolese official, who was at the center of the controversial CAN 2025 final, is now facing formal opposition fromContinue Reading
Jean-jacques Ndala appointed as referee for the CAF champions league final
The Confédération africaine de football has selected Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala to oversee the first leg of the Champions League final featuring Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. This opening match is scheduled for May 17 in Pretoria, South Africa. At 38, the Congolese referee remains a prominent figure on theContinue Reading
Théodore Holo praises Romuald Wadagni ahead of Benin’s presidential transition
In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former President of Benin’s Constitutional Court, highlighted the generational shift symbolized by Romuald Wadagni’s election as the new President of the Republic. Promising beginnings and balanced priorities A distinguished public law professor, Holo commended the new head of state for strikingContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire slashes air travel taxes to boost aviation sector
Government takes bold step to revitalize Ivory Coast’s aviation industry The Ivorian government has implemented a sweeping reform aimed at revitalizing the nation’s air transport sector. In a decisive move, a 25% reduction in passenger service charges has been officially approved to support the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, andContinue Reading
Un committee condemns human rights abuses against fulani in Burkina Faso
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised alarm over escalating human rights violations targeting the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. Independent investigators report a disturbing surge in extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and enforced disappearances during counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel region, exposing aContinue Reading
Senegal’s president seeks clemency for fans detained in Morocco after CAN final
Approximately four months have passed since the Africa Cup of Nations final – a match initially won by Senegal with a 1-0 score in extra time, only to be later awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the CAF appeals jury. Despite this, the challenging situation of Senegalese supporters incarcerated in RabatContinue Reading
Security threats from Mali: lessons for Ghana and west africa
Mali’s crisis: a warning for Ghana’s security strategy The coordinated jihadist attacks that struck multiple cities in Mali on April 25, 2026, serve as a stark reminder that security challenges in the Sahel are not confined to local borders. For Ghana and its neighbors, this escalation underscores the urgent needContinue Reading
From can 2025 to champions league: jean-jacques ndala’s new caf assignment
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