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football CAN 2025 CAF president Patrice Motsepe meets Senegalese officials amid CAN 2025 title dispute Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021 Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrived in Dakar on Wednesday for an official visit. His arrival followed the controversial decision to strip Senegal of its 2025 Africa […]
Football Champions League Bayern Munich Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hails Madrid upset as turning point for Champions League dreams The Bayern Munich football club delivered a stunning upset by defeating the mighty Real Madrid 2-1 on their home turf in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. The victory has ignited immense […]
Government intensifies market oversight to protect consumers As global food prices surge due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Mauritania’s authorities have launched an aggressive price monitoring campaign. The initiative targets essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, aiming to prevent unjustified price increases that could strain household budgets. Stricter controls […]
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Mauritania is taking proactive steps to shield its consumers from soaring food prices. The government has rolled out a sweeping price monitoring initiative designed to curb unjustified increases in essential goods, including rice, cooking oil, and sugar. Government intervention targets market stability Teams of inspectors have been deployed […]
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Mauritania is taking proactive steps to shield its markets from the ripple effects of surging global food prices. To prevent unjustified price hikes on essential goods, the government has rolled out a sweeping campaign to monitor and regulate the cost of staple items such as rice, cooking oil, […]
Following an anticipated three-week period, Senegal is now poised to initiate its appeal process with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), challenging the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision that awarded Morocco the CAN 2025 victory by forfeit. The wait has been considerable. Just before the weekend, after a three-week delay, the Senegalese Football […]
It has been three weeks since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the decision to revoke the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 hosting rights from Senegal. This move effectively designated Morocco as the new host, following incidents observed during the final moments of the championship on January 18 in Rabat. Naturally, this ruling […]
Political landscape: on the cusp of a historic presidential election With less than a week remaining until a pivotal presidential election, Benin is experiencing a palpable surge of energy. Far from any uncertainty, a profound sense of anticipation prevails, as the Beninese populace demonstrates an increasing eagerness to participate in the upcoming polls. The national […]
COTONOU – In a significant move set to reshape sub-regional stability, the military high commands of Benin and Nigeria officially inaugurated an enhanced military cooperation mechanism on Sunday, April 5, 2026. This pivotal strategic partnership is designed to neutralize armed terrorist groups operating along their shared border. The announcement has brought a renewed sense of […]
The profound reverberations following the unexpected death of Mahamadi Baguian, widely known as «Marshall», continue to destabilize the very foundations of Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Far more than a mere tragic incident, the demise of this ardent supporter of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, occurring within the confines of state security detention, serves as a potent indicator […]
The ambitious federal vision for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), championed by Ibrahim Traoré, increasingly confronts the practicalities of governance where the immediate survival of individual regimes often takes precedence over profound institutional integration. While official pronouncements herald the emergence of a sovereign confederation poised to shed Western oversight, actual practices frequently revert to […]
Ouagadougou witnessed a stark declaration on Thursday, April 2, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta, openly urged the nation to abandon any notions of democracy. Broadcast on Radiotélévision du Burkina (RTB), Traoré’s unequivocal message, “Democracy is not for us,” was delivered directly to both local and international journalists, including representatives […]