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UN panel highlights severe human rights violations targeting the Fulani in Burkina Faso The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised alarm over widespread human rights abuses suffered by the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. According to independent investigators, extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and enforced disappearances have surged during […]
The aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final continues to cast a shadow over Senegal and Morocco, with supporters still facing imprisonment in Rabat. Months after the controversial match—initially won by Senegal in extra time (1-0), then overturned to a 3-0 forfeiture by the CAF Appeals Board—most detained fans remain in custody. […]
Opinion Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa The recent coordinated jihadist attacks in Mali are not an isolated Sahelian crisis. What these events reveal about reliance on external security carries direct and urgent implications for Ghana and the broader West African region. The coordinated insurgent attacks that swept across Mali on […]
caf assigns another major final to jean-jacques ndala after can 2025 Par Regard Nouveau Suivre Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again drawing significant attention. The esteemed referee, known for his involvement in the CAN 2025 final, has been appointed to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. This highly anticipated match will […]
Hey football fans! Our national women’s U20 team from Bénin, affectionately known as the Amazones, just pulled off an incredible feat this Saturday. They were playing away on Ivorian soil and managed to secure a crucial 1-1 draw against the formidable Éléphantes of Côte d’Ivoire. This fantastic result puts the Amazones in a really strong […]
As he prepares to transfer authority to Romuald Wadagni, President Patrice Talon leaves behind a nation significantly transformed. From the modernization of its infrastructure to achieving political stability, the past ten years of governance have revitalized Bénin’s sense of pride and momentum. unprecedented public appreciation for a departing leader On May 1, 2026, the atmosphere […]
Nearly two months prior, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) demonstrated remarkable solidarity. This unity followed the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals panel to revoke the African champion title from the Lions de la Teranga, subsequently awarding it to Morocco. The federation, under the leadership of its president, Abdoulaye Fall, had collectively […]
Les académies de football, la nouvelle niche de talents du Sénégal Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Author, Ousmane Badiane Role, Digital Journalist BBC AFRIQUE 3 mai 2026 Temps de lecture: 11 min Sous le soleil écrasant de Dakar en ce mercredi après-midi, le terrain synthétique […]
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this past Sunday, May 3rd, a deeply concerning reality emerges: disseminating information in West Africa has evolved into an act of profound courage, often fraught with peril. Following the ascension of military administrations, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — collectively forming the Alliance des États du […]
Après quatre ans à la tête de l’OMS au Burkina Faso, le Dr Seydou Coulibaly laisse un bilan exceptionnel et inspirant Ouagadougou – After an impactful four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is preparing to conclude his mission in the country. His leadership has been distinguished […]
Une crise sécuritaire sans précédent secoue le Mali. En l’espace de quelques jours, les équilibres géopolitiques et militaires du pays ont été profondément ébranlés. Après la chute de Kidal, des groupes armés ont intensifié leur offensive, tandis que le Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (JNIM) a lancé une manœuvre politique audacieuse en […]
a trip to Dakar overshadowed by football tensions Arriving in Dakar, I carried a mix of excitement and unease. The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final loomed large—not just as a sporting event, but as a source of deep-rooted tension between Senegal and Morocco. A rivalry that had simmered beneath the surface suddenly burst into […]