Author: Ousmane Tandja

The head coach of the Senegalese Under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has announced the final squad of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 Morocco 2026, kicking off on May 13 and concluding on June 2. experienced backbone shapes Senegal’s u17 team Sané has built a balanced team with a strong focus on continuity and competitive experience, drawing heavily from players who have already competed in regional tournaments like the UFOA U17 Championship. The goalkeeper trio includes Assane Sarr (Ndangane FC), who returns to Morocco after playing in the previous…

Omar Daf emerges as surprise candidate for Mali football coach role A Senegalese football coach, Omar Daf, has thrown his hat into the ring for the coveted role of head coach of the Mali national team. Following his departure from Amiens in France, the former international defender has officially declared his candidacy for the position, according to reports from Galaxysn.com. The Malian Football Federation recently initiated a recruitment drive after parting ways with Tom Saintfiet, whose tenure ended prematurely following Mali’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. Several…

Renowned Jurist Théodore Holo Commends Romuald Wadagni’s Vision for Benin In a recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former president of Benin’s Constitutional Court, expressed strong approval for the historic leadership transition marked by Romuald Wadagni’s election as President. Holo, a distinguished professor of public law, highlighted the promising early days of the new administration, particularly its balanced approach to infrastructure development and human rights protection—two critical pillars he believes are vital for national progress. A balanced vision for Benin’s future According to Théodore Holo, the priorities outlined in…

In Burkina Faso, the Fula community is facing severe human rights violations, according to independent investigators from the United Nations. Reports detail a surge in extrajudicial executions, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and forced disappearances during military and security operations targeting jihadist groups in the Sahel region. These abuses paint a grim picture of repression and targeted violence. un experts highlight systemic abuses against fula civilians The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has expressed deep concern over the grave violations endured by the Fula people in Burkina…

Under the scorching Dakar sun, the synthetic turf of CICES buzzes with an unusual energy. Away from the hustle of VDN Boulevard, Be Sport Academy buzzes like a hive of activity. Fifteen-year-old Souleymane meticulously tightens his laces while teammates slip into jerseys and adjust shin guards. The session should have started ten minutes ago, but no one utters a superfluous word—everyone is focused. The moment the ball starts rolling, young faces light up. Passes flow, runs synchronize, and movements become fluid under the watchful eyes of coaches. For these adolescents,…

In the early hours of April 25, the peace of Kati—a military stronghold located just 15 kilometers from Mali’s capital, Bamako—was shattered by heavy gunfire and blasts. This marked the beginning of a massive, nationwide operation claimed by a rare partnership between the jihadist group JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) and the Tuareg separatist FLA (Front de Libération de l’Azawad). By the following day, the military government confirmed that Defense Minister Sadio Camara had died from wounds received during an assault on his home. Rumors also circulated that Modibo Koné,…