Author: Ousmane Tandja

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about the intense celebrations that swept through the dressing room following the club’s historic Premier League triumph. The Italian international revealed that Manchester City’s unexpected slip-up against Bournemouth sparked an immediate outpouring of emotion, ending more than two decades of anticipation for the North London side. An Italian star reflects on a childhood dream Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, Calafiori discussed the magnitude of Arsenal’s domestic success. The Gunners officially secured the Premier League crown on May…

The government of Côte d’Ivoire is charting a new course for its environmental policy by developing a comprehensive national strategy for carbon taxation. Led by the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Budget, this initiative seeks to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions while accelerating the country’s shift toward a sustainable economic model. Minister Adama Coulibaly is at the forefront of this proactive stance against the dual challenges of climate change and economic stability. Data shows that the robust economic expansion seen since the post-pandemic recovery has unfortunately led to a rise…

On May 27, 2026, General Assimi Goïta, the President of the Malian Transition, delivered a significant political address from Koulouba. Following the Eid al-Kebir prayers held at the presidential palace in Bamako, President Goïta publicly declared an expanded understanding of terrorism, now encompassing media narratives, economic sanctions, political maneuvering, state-level actions, and international influences. This pivotal declaration was made before key figures, including the Prime Minister, the President of the National Transitional Council, government members, and accredited diplomats present in Mali. A unique prayer setting This year, the solemn Eid…

Burkina Faso’s military government has initiated a significant crackdown on dissent within its academic circles, announcing the suspension of the nation’s leading student organization. This decisive action has been accompanied by the apprehension of the group’s principal figure, marking a notable escalation in the junta’s efforts to control public expression. The move, overseen by Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration, targets an influential student union, which plays a critical role in representing student interests across the country. While the specific name of the organization was not immediately disclosed, its dissolution and the…

Wednesday evening marked a distinctly tense Eid celebration for the people of Mali. The festive occasion, known locally as Tabaski, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened security concerns following a complex attack on April 25th that shook the military leadership and claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Adding to the unease, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) had issued a chilling warning of an imminent “final assault” on Bamako, signaling their intent to destabilize the current regime. This threat came just days before one…

Ligue 1 sanctions: Nantes to play first Ligue 2 match behind closed doors The disciplinary board of France’s top football league has confirmed the 0-0 draw between Nantes and Toulouse while imposing further sanctions on the Canaries, who are now relocating to Ligue 2. France’s Ligue 1 disciplinary committee has ratified the goalless draw between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC from the final matchday of the season. The decision came after reviewing the match report, which detailed the chaotic events that led to the game’s premature termination. In addition to…

On the heels of the 36th anniversary of student activist Dabo Boukary’s assassination under former president Blaise Compaoré, Burkina Faso’s military-led government has moved against the country’s largest student federation. The Union générale des étudiants burkinabè (Ugeb) accused the regime of capitaine Ibrahim Traoré of failing to deliver on its security promises, despite the junta’s takeover in a 2022 coup. In the days following the Ugeb’s public statement, unidentified individuals in plain clothes conducted what the association described as heavy-handed and illegal arrests of several members, including the union’s president.…

Nantes handed empty-stadium ban after pitch invasion against Toulouse Football Disciplinary sanctions The Ligue de Football Professionnel disciplinary committee imposed a one-match closed-door sanction on FC Nantes following crowd disturbances during the final Ligue 1 fixture against Toulouse. FC Nantes has narrowly avoided point deductions as it prepares for its Ligue 2 campaign. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) disciplinary committee confirmed a full match played behind closed doors at the Beaujoire stadium. Additionally, the Loire stand will remain shuttered for two further home games. The committee also ratified the…