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…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Clarifications on 100,000 FCFA payments to Senegal U15 champions
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…
Bishops in Chad call for urgent dialogue to resolve political deadlock
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) The Catholic hierarchy in Tchad has issued a stern warning regarding the sudden collapse of…
Senegal u17 team aims for 2026 can triumph with tough group
Senegal U17 team gears up for 2026 CAN challenge with tough group stage The Senegalese U17 national team is set to compete in the 2026 African Nations Cup U17, hosted by Morocco…
How West Africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges
Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahel crises Nigeria is not merely observing the turmoil in Mali—it is deeply entangled in it. Recent coordinated attacks in April 2026 across Mali, from…
Mali and Sahel states face grave risks after breaking from ECOWAS
In the high-stakes arena of West African geopolitics, timing can make or break nations. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military…
Patrice talon honored with top vodun title in Bénin
The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with a rare and prestigious honor reserved for sitting heads of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Vodun community…
Doungouro, Niger: a dual tragedy unfolds as civilian volunteers massacre 28 after terrorist raid
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State in the…
Strategies for the protection of human rights defenders during global crises
In partnership with national coalitions representing defenders in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has launched a new collection of best practices. This initiative is dedicated to the…
Russia’s strategic setbacks in west africa’s Sahel region
The fragility of alliances in the Sahel: when words replace action Mali is reeling under pressure, yet its neighbors in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
Omar Daf emerges as unexpected candidate for Mali football coach
Omar Daf emerges as unexpected candidate for Mali football coach The Malian Football Federation is actively seeking a new coach as the nation aims for a fresh start in international football. Among…
Jean-jacques ndala to referee caf champions league final first leg
CAF Champions League Final: Congolese Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Appointed for First Leg The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has named Jean-Jacques Ndala, a referee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to…