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The Senegalese capital is buzzing with preparations as Dakar prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2026—a groundbreaking event for Africa. With fewer than six months remaining until the opening ceremony on October 31, the country is under international scrutiny while embracing the challenge with pride and determination. a first for africa: the stakes […]
olympic pressure and pride for Senegal ahead of youth olympics 2026 in Dakar the africa forward summit, co-organized by France and Kenya, will address sport-driven development in Nairobi this monday. a topic of direct relevance for Senegal, which is set to host the next youth olympics in Dakar this fall—the first olympic event ever held […]
Togo is currently navigating one of the most distinct periods in its political history. As the administration led by Faure Gnassingbé concludes its institutional transformation into a parliamentary Fifth Republic, a palpable weariness appears to settle within the corridors of power. Amidst a rapidly evolving regional diplomatic landscape and a youth populace facing significant challenges, […]
Mali’s humanitarian crisis deepens as blockade fuels famine and despair The Malian government has once again ruled out negotiations with armed groups controlling parts of the country, despite mounting evidence of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Speaking before the diplomatic corps in Bamako, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop delivered a firm message: «Our position remains unchanged. The […]
Togo’s political narrative contains a pivotal year, 2005, which profoundly impacts national memory and fosters division. While some characterize this period as initiating a “new era,” international assessments and victim accounts paint a starkly different picture: one of authority seized through brutal suppression, specifically targeting southern communities, predominantly of the Ewé ethnicity. The “constitutional coup”: […]
While Lomé frequently positions itself as a key mediator in the sub-region, a more troubling narrative is reportedly emerging from Western diplomatic circles. According to confidential diplomatic sources and American intelligence reports, the regime led by Faure Gnassingbé in Togo allegedly orchestrated clandestine negotiations between Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso and jihadist elements of […]
Togo has recently undergone a significant constitutional transformation, which many observers interpret as a deliberate move to undermine democratic alternation. Following the adoption of a new Constitution on April 19, the nation transitioned from a semi-presidential system to a tailored parliamentary framework. Beneath the technical veneer of this change lies a clear objective: to cement […]
“In my three decades in football, I have never witnessed an injury quite like the one sustained by Kalidou Koulibaly.” These words from Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi sent shockwaves through Sénégal in early April. The veteran defender, who was already forced to sit out the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on January 18, […]
CAN U17 preparations: Mali’s Aiglonnets narrowly defeated In their recent friendly encounter, part of the crucial Mali U17 CAN preparation, the national team, known as the Aiglonnets, faced off against Uganda’s U17 squad this afternoon. The tightly contested match concluded with a 1-0 loss for the Malian side. This significant fixture took place at the […]
Sénégal three fans released from moroccan prison return to Dakar Three Senegalese football fans, previously detained in Morocco following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), have returned to Dakar after serving their sentences. The trio—Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade—landed at the Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass on Thursday evening, […]
The Mali U17 national team kicked off their preparation for the upcoming CAN U17 2026 in Morocco with a narrow 0-1 defeat against Uganda in a friendly match. Under the guidance of head coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the young Eagles showed promising spells but struggled to convert chances, a setback they will analyze closely as […]
The head coach of the Sénégal national football team, Pape Thiaw, has announced the upcoming release of a video where he will discuss his debut experience leading the Lions during the Africa Cup of Nations. In a message shared across his social media platforms, the Senegalese strategist described the continental tournament as an “exceptional adventure.” […]