In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
As Mali grapples with severe instability, its regional partners appear to be looking elsewhere. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — intended to provide a collective security response for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — nor ECOWAS, which Bamako has exited, seems capable of exerting significant influence. Amidst official silences, pro forma condemnations, and […]
Senegal’s U17 Lions reveal 23-man squad for 2026 CAN in Morocco Head coach Lamine Sané has finalized the Senegal U17 national team roster for the 2026 African Nations Championship (CAN) U17, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. With a focus on continuity and experience, Lamine Sané has selected […]
AS FAR demands immediate referee change ahead of CAF Champions League final Moroccan giants AS FAR have strongly opposed the appointment of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala for the upcoming CAF Champions League final clash against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. With just two weeks remaining until the first leg of the final on May 17 in Pretoria, […]
sénégalais Omar Daf tipped for Mali football coach role The Mali national football team is on the hunt for a new head coach following the departure of Tom Saintfiet, who was relieved of his duties after the team’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. With the search in full swing, a surprising contender […]
CAF faces backlash over referee choice for African Champions League final The appointment of Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Morocco’s AS FAR and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns has sparked intense debate. This decision by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has drawn widespread criticism, […]
The Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, appointed by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), will lead the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for May 17 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Theodore Holo, former President of the Constitutional Court, highlighted the generational shift symbolized by Romuald Wadagni‘s election as President of the Republic. Encouraging early signals As a professor of public law, Theodore Holo praised the new head of state for his balanced approach, equally valuing infrastructure development and […]
The Ivorian government has initiated a significant measure. To bolster the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhance air travel accessibility, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger levies has been formally enacted. This initiative sends a powerful message to the aviation industry. By opting to decrease airport taxes by one-quarter, the Ivorian administration is undertaking […]
The Fulani community in Burkina Faso faces widespread human rights violations, according to independent United Nations investigators. Reports of extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and forced disappearances have surged amid military and security operations targeting jihadist groups in the Sahel region, revealing a deeply repressive and targeted climate of violence. UN experts sound alarm […]
Four months on from the contentious Africa Cup of Nations final – a match initially won by Senegal 1-0 in extra time but later controversially awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the CAF appeals jury – the plight of Senegalese supporters incarcerated in Rabat persists. While a trio of individuals has been released, the primary instigators, […]
A series of synchronized assaults across Mali on April 25, 2026, signal a pivotal moment, not only for Bamako’s fight against escalating violence in the Sahel but also for the broader West African landscape. This critical juncture reveals the inherent vulnerabilities within Mali’s existing security framework, prompting crucial inquiries for West Africa, especially Ghana, regarding […]
jean-jacques ndala to referee caf champions league final after can 2025 Esteemed referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again making headlines. The official, who notably presided over the CAN 2025 final, has now been appointed to oversee the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. This high-profile match will feature Mamelodi Sundowns facing AS FAR […]