Historic CAN 2032 bid: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger secure CAF approval

A historic milestone has been reached for football in the Sahel region. The Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger football federations have officially secured the preliminary endorsement of the Confederation of…

Niger South Africa security partnership deepens

Niamey, July 22, 2026 — A high-level diplomatic engagement unfolded today in Niamey as Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration hosted a significant delegation from…

Côte d’Ivoire praised for governance strides ahead of pivotal evaluation

African Peer Review Mechanism commends Abidjan’s political and economic progress The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has applauded Côte d’Ivoire…

Suspect death of young Togolese dancer in France sparks outrage

France, July 22, 2026 – The tragic death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had been living in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese…

Morocco and Benin strengthen ties with 14 new strategic agreements

A historic milestone has been reached in the partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened…

Paul Biya’s extended absence sparks political debate in Cameroon

Political tension Paul Biya’s extended absence sparks political debate in Cameroon Forty-five days after President Paul Biya left Cameroon for a private trip to Europe, the ruling Rassemblement démocratique du…

Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin

Moscow has appointed a new envoy to Cotonou. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, naming Mikhail Alekseïevitch Golovanov as Russia’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the…

Burkina Faso junta faces intense internal rivalries behind tough rhetoric

The fiery declarations of Captain Ibrahim Traoré reveal a hidden yet fierce battle for influence raging within Burkina Faso’s military and transitional leadership. His blunt warning—‘Anyone who screws up will…

Ferran torres transfer saga: barcelona digs in heels with 50m price tag

The future of Ferran Torres at FC Barcelone appears increasingly uncertain as the club grapples with the inevitability of his departure. Despite the club’s best efforts to retain the young…

Manu koné transfer talks heat up after world cup debut

As the dust settles on the World Cup 2026, one name is dominating transfer speculation in European football circles: Manu Koné. The dynamic midfielder, who made his international debut with…

Cameroon government addresses presidential absence controversy

Cameroon government addresses presidential absence controversy Yahoo July 22, 2026 Jacques Fame Ndongo, Cameroon’s Minister of State, dismissed concerns about the president’s prolonged absence, calling such claims legal and political…

Togo security fears rise over foreign military presence in northern region

The opposition in Lomé has voiced growing concerns over the alleged deployment of Africa Corps and Turkish military forces in the northern part of the country. These claims, which emerged…