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The U17 national team of Sénégal secured a crucial 1-0 victory in a friendly match against Tunisia this Thursday. The young Lions, coached by Lamine Sané, dominated the game at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium […]
CAN 2025 final dispute: Senegal and Morocco take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) lodged an appeal on March 25th with the Court of Arbitration for Sport […]
A product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy and a former France youth international, left-back Arthur Zagré has made the significant decision to switch his international allegiance, choosing to represent Burkina Faso. At 24 years old, […]
While Togolese citizens anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a diplomatic mission to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This journey, beyond […]
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May 7, 2026 Share: The April […]
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) recently addressed concerns surrounding the symbolic payments awarded to the U15 Lionceaux team after their triumph at the African School Football Championship in Zimbabwe. The clarification followed public discussions about […]
A significant strain is currently evident between Togo’s political establishment and its judicial system. At the core of this dispute lies the alleged failure to implement a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the […]
Despite official narratives celebrating a National Development Plan and robust macroeconomic growth, ground-level realities in Togo present a starkly different picture, delivering a significant blow to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The latest findings from […]
The ongoing contention between Morocco and Senegal concerning the allocation of the CAN 2025 tournament is reaching a pivotal juncture this Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is mandated to submit its […]
In a significant political development, the government of Côte d’Ivoire formally announced the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, May 6. This decision signals the end of a […]
Chad bishops urge dialogue to break political deadlock Elements of the Chadian army near Lake Chad – illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Fabrice Bagendekere, SJ – Vatican City In a sharply worded statement released on May […]
In Bamako, tensions remain high following the violent clashes of April 25 that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s ruling military junta. Authorities have now revealed details of a meticulously […]