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CAN 2025 final dispute: Senegal and Morocco face TAS hearing The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco has entered a critical phase at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) formally appealed the African Football Confederation’s (CAF) controversial decision to award the tournament […]
Arthur Zagré, a left-back raised in the Paris Saint-Germain academy and former youth international for France, has made a significant decision by switching his sporting allegiance to Burkina Faso. At 24 years old, the versatile defender—currently plying his trade at Excelsior Rotterdam in the Eredivisie—has chosen to represent the Burkina Faso national team, citing his […]
While the people of Togo anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from being merely exotic, has stirred a sense of national bewilderment. Between veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable absence […]
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 25 coordinated attacks in Mali mark a dangerous inflection point in the Sahel’s security crisis, revealing both the growing sophistication […]
Senegal U15 champions receive transport allowance, not prize money The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has addressed recent speculation regarding the 100,000 FCFA payments made to the U15 national team following their triumph at the African School Football Championship. What the 100,000 FCFA payments actually covered A week after the victorious Lionceaux U15 squad returned from […]
A significant dispute is currently unfolding between Togo’s political establishment and its judicial system. At the core of this contention is the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary actions and the imperatives of national security, the nation finds itself in […]
The narrative of progress and stability pushed by official channels in Togo has collided head-on with the stark reality faced by its people. According to the latest Afrobarometer survey, a staggering 62% of citizens believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, delivering a resounding rebuke to the administration led by President Faure Gnassingbé. […]
The legal battle between Morocco and Senegal over the CAN 2025 has entered a pivotal phase today. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is set to submit its defense brief to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), marking a significant development in Senegal’s appeal proceedings. At the heart of this controversy lies the Confederation of […]
In a political maneuver of unprecedented scope, the Ivorian government formally announced the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end of an institution that has been central to Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic life since 2001, ushering in a period of […]
The tense atmosphere in Bamako has intensified following a series of violent incidents on 25 April, which left high-ranking military figures dead. The Malian Armed Forces have since disclosed details of a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the nation’s transitional leadership, including President Assimi Goïta. According to military officials, the operation involved the use of […]
In Bamako, a tense calm persists following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, second-in-command of the military regime. Authorities now detail a sophisticated plot targeting key figures, including transitional President Assimi Goïta, as tensions escalate across the region. military accuses unknown actors of coordinated strike During a press briefing, […]
The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under a fragile calm since the violent events of April 25th, which resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, a key figure in the transitional military regime. Authorities are now revealing details of what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the highest officials, including […]