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Mali’s military claims orchestrated attack on transitional leadership Following the April 25 attacks in Bamako that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara—second-in-command to Mali’s transitional president—an uneasy calm has settled over the capital. Military […]
Senegal u17 squad aims for 2026 can glory with tough group stage ahead The Senegalese U17 national team is gearing up for a high-stakes campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup U17, set to take […]
A deadly assault on a military installation in Chad’s Lac Province has left at least 24 soldiers dead and numerous others injured, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, May 5. The attack, which occurred Monday evening near […]
a technological breakthrough to purify Benin’s water In the bustling port city of Cotonou, a Beninese startup named SSaFE is redefining innovation. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, a groundbreaking AI-driven filtration system promises to […]
By assuming the dual role of President and Minister of Defense, Colonel Assimi Goïta has completed a significant power consolidation in Bamako. Far from being a routine administrative adjustment, this move reveals deeper systemic flaws: […]
During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlighted the critical importance of addressing mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV. This discussion […]
The head coach of the Sénégal U17 national team, Lamine Sané, has officially released the list of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 2026. This prestigious continental tournament is scheduled to take place in […]
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for champions league final Morocco’s football powerhouse, AS FAR, has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to appoint Jean-Jacques Ndala as the referee for the […]
The Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala, who previously officiated the recent Africa Cup of Nations final, has been designated to referee the first leg of the African Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. […]
The Confédération africaine de football has appointed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to oversee the first leg of the Ligue des champions final. This highly anticipated clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR is scheduled for […]
During an interview with Bip Radio on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Théodore Holo, the former President of the Constitutional Court, commended the significant generational transition ushered in by Romuald Wadagni’s election to the nation’s presidency. […]
Nearly four months have passed since the Africa Cup of Nations final, a match initially won by Senegal with a 1-0 extra-time victory, only to be controversially awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the CAF appeals […]