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Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. Following his prominent role in the CAN 2025 final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed him to officiate the first leg of the CAF […]
Talk about making a statement! The Bénin national U20 women’s team, affectionately known as the Amazones, pulled off a fantastic 1-1 draw on Saturday while visiting Côte d’Ivoire. This result against the formidable Éléphantes gives […]
As he prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, President Patrice Talon leaves behind a nation significantly reshaped. From modernizing essential infrastructure to fostering political stability, the past ten years of governance have been […]
While the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) now grapples with internal friction, reportedly sparked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent bonuses, a mere two months ago, the organization displayed remarkable cohesion. This unity emerged following a […]
Senegal’s football academies: a new wellspring of talent Crédit photo, Getty Images Under the scorching Dakar sun this Wednesday afternoon, the synthetic pitch at CICES pulses with a distinct energy. Away from the bustling VDN, […]
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this Sunday, May 3rd, the situation in West Africa is profoundly concerning: the act of reporting has become an act of bravery, fraught with peril. Following […]
Ouagadougou – After a distinguished four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is preparing to depart the nation. His mission has been defined by an innovative approach, […]
Since Saturday, April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive has been underway in Mali, led by a coalition of the Azawad Liberation Front and the al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin. Their forces have […]
News A new era for women leading schools in Côte d’Ivoire At the Lycée Classique d’Abidjan, a significant milestone was reached as over 110 prominent women in the Ivorian educational sector gathered to establish REFCEACI. […]
Security landscape shifts dramatically in northern Mali The northern regions of Mali are gripped by a palpable sense of unease. Within a matter of days, the nation’s fragile security equilibrium has been profoundly disrupted. Following […]
A slight sense of unease accompanied my arrival in Dakar. The reason? The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. Its aftermath, widely discussed, had reportedly soured the fraternal ties between Morocco and Senegal, a sentiment […]
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed scrutiny. As households endeavor to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a striking disparity in fuel costs has emerged at […]