Mali u17 faces tough Ghana test after Uganda defeat

The Mali U17 national team kicked off its pre-CAN U17 Morocco 2026 preparations with a narrow loss to Uganda (0-1). Under the guidance of coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the Les…

Senegal u17 team secures victory over Tunisia in final friendly match

The Senegalese U17 national football team concluded their preparatory matches with a narrow 1-0 win against Tunisia in an international friendly clash held at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The…

Togo’s president visits Kyrgyzstan: economic struggles overshadowed by geopolitical moves

The people of Togo are grappling with soaring living costs and persistent power cuts, yet their President, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has left the country to attend summits in the distant…

Togo’s judicial gridlock: political detainees expose rule of law cracks

Tensions are escalating between Togo’s political sphere and its judicial system, with a growing standoff centered on the alleged failure to implement a court ruling that mandated the release of…

Togo’s deepening crisis: over 62% believe the nation is heading for disaster

The latest findings from Afrobarometer have shattered the official narrative of Togo’s economic progress under President Faure Gnassingbé. Instead of celebrating the National Development Plan and touting macroeconomic stability, the…

Mali security crisis latest developments in Bamako and Ouagadougou

The streets of Bamako remain tense following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military leadership. Authorities have now detailed the…

How west africa’s instability reshapes Nigeria’s security challenges

Nigeria’s security landscape is being redrawn by Sahelian turmoil Nigeria isn’t merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it’s deeply entangled in it. The escalating violence in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…

Patrice Talon honored by Benin’s Vodun community as Hounon d’honneur

The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been honored with a rare distinction for a sitting head of state. On May 2, 2026, the Beninese Vodun community…

Senegal president diomaye faye asserts authority over sonko amid rising tensions

In a dramatic shift from the earlier narrative of unity, Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate a…

Assimi Goïta consolidates power as Mali’s president and defense minister amid Kidal crisis

By officially assuming the responsibilities of the Minister of Defense alongside his role as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the total centralization of authority in Bamako. This…

Supporting adolescents with HIV in Burkina Faso: mental health insights from AFRAVIH

On the occasion of the 13th AFRAVIH conference dedicated to the fight against HIV, currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland, the focus has turned toward the psychological challenges faced by…

Why Russia’s Sahel strategy is failing beyond military defeat

The Sahel is at a crossroads. As Mali grapples with a devastating coordinated attack on April 25, its regional allies appear paralyzed, while international actors scramble to redefine their influence.…