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Senegal political tensions diomaye faye ousmane sonko power struggle
Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals a bold departure from the earlier narrative of an unbreakable partnership with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
Read MoreMali’s goïta consolidates power amid rising insecurity after Kidal setback
By formally assuming the role of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has completed the consolidation of power in Bamako. This move
Read MoreSupporting HIV-positive adolescents in Burkina Faso: insights from AFRAVIH
The 13th AFRAVIH conference, a major international summit dedicated to the fight against HIV, is currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland. This year, participants are placing a significant emphasis on
Read MoreSafeguarding human rights defenders in crises with effective strategies
strategies to protect human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights defender coalitions in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a
Read MoreRussian failure in Sahel exposes deeper strategic and symbolic cracks
Mali’s latest security crisis sends shockwaves across West Africa. The coordinated attacks on April 25, which claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara in Kati, have left Bamako shaken
Read MoreSenegal U17 squad announced for 2026 Morocco CAN: key players and surprises
The head coach of Senegal’s U17 national team, Lamine Sané, has unveiled the 23-player roster for the upcoming 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Morocco, set to kick off
Read MoreAS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for Champions League final
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for Champions League final The Moroccan football club AS FAR has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to appoint referee Jean-Jacques
Read MoreOmar Daf eyes Mali national team coaching role after Amiens exit
Omar Daf, the former Senegalese defender and coach, has emerged as an unexpected candidate for the vacant Mali national team manager position. Following his departure from Amiens SC in France,
Read MoreControversial referee choice for CAF champions league final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ignited controversy by appointing Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Morocco’s AS FAR
Read MoreCaf champions league final referee named for Maroc vs South Africa clash
The Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and
Read MoreThéodore Holo shares his views on Romuald Wadagni ahead of his inauguration
The former head of the Constitutional Court, Théodore Holo, recently discussed the significant generational transition represented by the election of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency. In a recent media appearance,
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: strategic fiscal adjustments to bolster air transport
The Ivorian state has initiated decisive action. To provide substantial support to the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhance the accessibility of air travel, a significant 25% reduction in
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