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In a historic move, the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, he was officially recognized as…
A shift in the executive duo The initial period of political harmony in Sénégal appears to be transitioning into a more complex era of realpolitik. During the weekend of May…
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Minister of Defense in addition to his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the concentration of power in Bamako. This…
The Sahel is at a crossroads. While Mali grapples with unprecedented security challenges, its regional allies appear paralyzed by political calculations and strategic indecision. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES),…
Senegalese coach Omar Daf submits application for Mali national team The Malian Football Federation is actively seeking a new head coach following Tom Saintfiet’s departure after the team’s African Cup…
The former president of the Constitutional Court in Bénin, Théodore Holo, recently shared his insights on the incoming administration led by President Romuald Wadagni. Speaking during an exclusive interview, Holo…
UN committee condemns widespread human rights abuses against the Fulani in Burkina Faso Independent investigators from the United Nations have exposed a disturbing pattern of human rights violations targeting the…
Nearly four months after the African Cup of Nations final, where Senegal initially won on penalties (1-0) before the result was overturned to a 3-0 forfeit by the CAF Appeals…
Barely two months prior, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) demonstrated remarkable solidarity. This unity emerged following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal jury’s ruling to revoke the African champions…
Under the intense Dakar sun this Wednesday afternoon, the synthetic pitch at CICES buzzes with a distinctive energy. Away from the VDN’s hustle, Be Sport Academy operates with the focused…
In the lead-up to World Press Freedom Day, the situation for independent journalism across West Africa, particularly within the Sahel region, is profoundly concerning. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso…
Northern Mali under siege: a rapid offensive reshapes the security landscape Panic has gripped the northern regions of Mali as the country’s fragile security equilibrium collapses within days. Following the…





