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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. […]
A United Nations committee has raised the alarm over widespread human rights violations targeting the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. Independent investigators report a surge in extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, kidnappings, and enforced disappearances […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final where the Senegal national football team triumphed over Morocco with a 1-0 victory, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a crucial warning to national squads. This important […]
The coordinated military assault that unfolded across Mali on April 25 marked more than just another chapter in the nation’s decade-long turmoil. It represented a pivotal shift in the conflict’s trajectory. Islamist militants and Tuareg […]