Benin’s decade of transformation: president Patrice Talon’s enduring legacy
As President Patrice Talon prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation significantly transformed. His…
Senegal football: initial unity before president faye’s bonus controversy
Just under two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) demonstrated remarkable solidarity. This unity followed a ruling by the…
Sénégal football academies fueling world cup 2026 dreams
Under the intense Dakar sun, the synthetic turf of CICES buzzes with an energy unlike any other. Away from the…
The erosion of press freedom in the Sahel: a perilous landscape for reporting
On this World Press Freedom Day, observed on Sunday, May 3rd, a troubling reality emerges: in West Africa, the act…
Dr seydou coulibaly’s impactful legacy at who Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is concluding his four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso.…
Mali’s fragile security under threat from jnim and fla offensives
The security landscape in northern Mali has deteriorated rapidly, casting a pall over the region. Within days, the strategic balance…
Exploring Senegal-Morocco relations: beyond the football pitch
A slight trepidation accompanied my arrival in Dakar. The reason? The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. You are familiar…
Fuel price paradox: Côte d’Ivoire’s rates surpass Bénin’s despite oil production
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa experiences a fresh tremor. While households strive…
Fifa president issues strict warning to teams following Sénégal and Maroc incident
Several months after the Africa Cup of Nations final where the Sénégal national team defeated Maroc 1-0, FIFA President Gianni…
Sahel alliance launches coordinated air campaigns against malian insurgents
Mali The combined anti-jihadist forces of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have executed “intense air campaigns” within Malian borders, as…
Mali’s state funeral for former defence minister sadio camara
The West African nation of Mali recently paid its final respects to former Defence Minister Sadio Camara during a solemn…
Mali’s security crisis and the rising threat to the Sahel
On April 25, a coordinated assault unfolded across Mali, marking more than just another chapter in the nation’s ongoing turmoil.…