Bassirou diomaye faye’s football bonuses stir up discord in Senegal

Just under two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) displayed a strong sense of unity. This solidarity emerged after the appeals jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…

Coupe du monde 2026 : les académies de football, nouvelle niche de talents du Sénégal – BBC News Afrique

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,…

The erosion of media freedom in the Sahel states

The landscape for independent journalism in West Africa has become increasingly perilous. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, nations united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the advent of…

Dr. seydou coulibaly concludes impactful who Burkina Faso mission

dr. seydou coulibaly concludes impactful who Burkina Faso mission Ouagadougou – After a transformative four-year period spearheading the World Health Organization (WHO) representation in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is…

Mali faces escalating threats from jnim and fla in northern regions

An atmosphere of palpable concern grips northern Mali as the country faces a sudden and severe deterioration in its security environment. Within a matter of days, the fragile equilibrium that…

Senegal and Morocco after the can controversy: hidden tensions beneath fraternal words

Arriving in Dakar filled me with a mix of excitement and unease. The reason? The African Cup of Nations final. A match that has, over time, stirred up more than…

Fuel pricing disparity: Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin’s contrasting approaches

In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces another challenge. As households strive to safeguard their savings against persistent inflation, a stark reality emerges at…

FIFA president issues stern warning ahead of World Cup following Sénégal vs Maroc incident

Several months after the Africa Cup of Nations final where the national team of Sénégal defeated Maroc with a 1-0 scoreline, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a serious caution…

Sahel states launch joint airstrikes in Mali after major attacks

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali — executed intensive air operations within Malian borders in response to a surge of violence orchestrated by…

State funeral held for Mali’s former defence minister Sadio Camara

West Africa Trade Hub  /  News  /  state funeral held for Mali’s former defence minister Sadio Camara  / may 01, 2026 state funeral held for Mali’s former defence minister Sadio Camara Author Kabiru Sadiq Kabiru…