Togo’s constitutional overhaul: securing faure gnassingbé’s perpetual presidency
Togo recently enacted a significant constitutional transformation, widely perceived as dismantling democratic alternation. Following the new Constitution’s adoption on April 19, the nation transitioned from a semi-presidential system to a tailored parliamentary framework. Beneath the technical facade of this change lies a clear ambition: to solidify Faure Gnassingbé’s presidency for life. The strategy for absolute […]
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Senegal faces world cup uncertainty as kalidou koulibaly’s injury raises concerns
“Thirty years in football, and I’ve never witnessed an injury quite like Kalidou Koulibaly’s.” This stark declaration from Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi sent shockwaves through Senegal earlier in April, highlighting the severity of his star defender’s training ground setback. Already sidelined for the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18th in Rabat, the iconic […]
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Mali Aiglonnets face narrow defeat in CAN U17 friendly
CAN U17 preparations: Mali Aiglonnets suffer close friendly loss In a recent friendly fixture, part of their intensive preparations for the upcoming CAN U17 tournament, the Mali Aiglonnets faced off against Uganda’s U17 national squad. The encounter concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat for the Malian side. This preparatory clash took place at the annex […]
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Sénégal three released can supporters welcomed back in Dakar
Three Senegalese supporters freed after CAN incidents land in Dakar The first group of Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) has touched down in Dakar. Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass at 6:25 PM aboard a […]
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Uganda clinches narrow victory over Mali in U17 AFCON warm-up
In the lead-up to the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Mali’s national U17 team kicked off their series of friendly matches with a 1-0 loss against Uganda. Under the guidance of head coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the Aiglonnets showed glimpses of quality but ultimately lacked the clinical edge needed to find the […]
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Senegal coach pape thiaw to unveil can Morocco 2025 insights
The Senegalese national football team head coach, Pape Thiaw, is set to release a video sharing his firsthand experience leading the Lions during the Africa Cup of Nations. Pape Thiaw breaks silence with L’Antre du Lion video In a social media post, the Senegalese tactician described his journey with the national team as an “exceptional […]
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Senegal u17s secure friendly victory against Tunisia in can preparation
In a crucial warm-up fixture ahead of the highly anticipated Africa U17 Cup of Nations (CAN), the Senegal national team triumphed over Tunisia with a narrow 1-0 victory. The friendly encounter took place this Thursday at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium, where the young ‘Lionceaux’ showcased their burgeoning talent. The decisive goal came courtesy of […]
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Senegal U17 national team secures narrow win over Tunisia in friendly
The Sénégal U17 national team achieved a successful result this Thursday during a friendly encounter against Tunisie. In a preparation match for the upcoming CAN U17 Maroc 2026, the young Lionceaux, coached by Lamine Sané, emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline at the Stade municipal de Hammam Lif. For this tactical test, the Sénégal head […]
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Senegal vs Morocco can 2025 final: tas takes over the appeal process
Senegal vs Morocco: CAN 2025 final appeal moves forward at CAS Football authorities in Senegal have escalated the dispute over the CAN 2025 final against Morocco by filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. The move comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the tournament to Morocco […]
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Former psg talent arthur zagré commits to Burkina Faso’s stallions
Arthur Zagré, a talented left-back who developed through the Paris Saint-Germain academy and represented France at youth levels, has made the significant decision to switch his sporting allegiance to Burkina Faso. The 24-year-old, a former French youth international with 23 caps and 2 goals across the U18 and U19 categories, is set to embrace a […]
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Togo’s president in kyrgyzstan: balancing geopolitical ambitions with national economic needs
As the people of Togo anxiously await relief from severe cost-of-living increases and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from merely exotic, has stirred a deep sense of national bewilderment. Amidst veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable lack of concrete outcomes, […]
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Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis • Stimson Center
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May 7, 2026 Share: The April 25 coordinated attacks in Mali mark a dangerous inflection point in the Sahel’s security crisis, revealing both the growing sophistication […]
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