CAF president Patrice Motsepe in Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy

Patrice Motsepe’s official visit to Dakar after Senegal’s CAN 2025 title revocation football CAN 2025 Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrives in Dakar on Wednesday for an official visit nearly a month after the organization stripped Senegal of its African Nations Championship title, awarding it to Morocco instead—a decision that sparked widespread outrage nationwide. Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021. Patrice Motsepe, who heads the African football governing body, was greeted in the early hours of Wednesday by Abdoulaye Fall, president of the…

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Burkina Faso: Influential Imam’s Disappearance Sparks Alarm Amidst Political Tensions

A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a shadow of deep concern hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This highly influential religious figure from Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso, has been reported missing since March 31st. Amidst swirling rumors of abduction and a conspicuous silence from authorities, the incident has ignited significant distress within the Muslim community and civil society across Burkina Faso. An unsettling quiet now pervades the neighborhood of Imam Barro in Bobo-Dioulasso. For seven days, his family and close associates have received…

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Unpacking the jihadist civil war: JNIM versus EIGS in the Sahel’s shifting landscape

A recent confrontation along the Burkina Faso-Niger frontier is more than an isolated incident; it signifies another chapter in the intense hegemonic struggle between the two dominant jihadist entities in the Sahel: the Al-Qaeda-aligned Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). The evolving trajectory of the Sahelian conflict has definitively ended what was once considered a ‘global exception,’ where affiliates of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State managed to coexist. Since 2020, this dynamic has transformed into a full-blown, systemic…

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Bayern munich scores historic win at real madrid in champions league quarter-finals

football Champions League Bayern Munich Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hails historic Champions League victory over Real Madrid Bayern Munich delivered a stunning performance in Madrid on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. While the win has set the stage for an exciting return leg, Bayern’s manager Vincent Kompany is already looking ahead to the next challenge. Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich head coach, after the 2-1 win over Real Madrid): «We’re naturally pleased with this result. A victory…

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Escalating insecurity in Niger: a fresh terror strike shakes Afala near Tahoua

The village of Afala, situated approximately 25 kilometers from Tahoua city, Niger, was the scene of a terrorist assault during the early hours of Monday, April 6, 2026. Reports from local sources and social media accounts indicate that the attackers descended on the community around 2 AM, specifically targeting and brutalizing the duty nurse. As of now, official channels have not released a detailed assessment of casualties or additional material damage resulting from this incursion. This incident follows closely on the heels of a previous wave of criminal acts in…

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Price hikes in Mauritania amid middle east conflict remains contained

Amid rising food prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, Mauritanian authorities have intensified market surveillance to prevent unjustified cost increases on essential goods. The initiative targets staples such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, with enforcement teams deployed across Nouakchott and expanding nationwide. Ensuring market stability through vigilant oversight The operation, designed to monitor supply levels, reinforce consumer protections, and clamp down on fraudulent practices, involves thorough checks on stock availability and pricing transparency. Authorities aim to curb speculative behavior that could destabilize the market. Retailers and consumers report…

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Mauritania tightens market controls amid Middle East tensions and food price concerns

The ripple effects of the escalating conflict in the Middle East have prompted Mauritania to take decisive action against potential price surges in essential food products. In response to rising concerns over food inflation, government authorities have rolled out a sweeping campaign to monitor and stabilize prices across the country. The initiative focuses on staple goods such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar—items that directly impact households nationwide. To enforce compliance, specialized teams have been deployed in Nouakchott and are gradually extending their presence to other regions, ensuring continuous oversight…

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Mauritania’s proactive stance on food price stability amidst global economic shifts

In response to the economic repercussions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, particularly the rising cost of foodstuffs, Mauritanian authorities have initiated a comprehensive nationwide campaign to regulate prices. The primary objective of this significant undertaking is to deter merchants from implementing unwarranted increases on essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, safeguarding consumer purchasing power. Specialized teams have been strategically deployed, initially across Nouakchott and subsequently throughout other regions of the nation. This extensive operation is designed to meticulously monitor market conditions, track inventory…

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Senegal secures caf appeal decision ahead of tas challenge for can 2025

Actualités Calendrier/Résultats/Classement Buteurs Passeurs Algérie Maroc Tunisie Côte d’Ivoire Sénégal CAN 2025 Senegal set to challenge CAF’s decision in final appeal at TAS for CAN 2025 April 6, 3:46 PM Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger After weeks of uncertainty, Senegal has received the CAF Appeals Committee’s reasoned decision, clearing the way for a final appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Three weeks of suspense have come to an end. The Senegalese Football Federation has now obtained the detailed ruling from the Confederation of African Football’s Appeals Committee,…

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Senegal moves forward with TAS appeal over CAN 2025 decision

It has been three weeks since the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) decided to strip Sénégal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) honors. This move effectively designated Maroc as the winner, following the incidents that disrupted the final moments of the match on January 18 in Rabat. The Lions of Teranga have consistently voiced their opposition to this ruling. This Monday, the Fédération sénégalaise de football finally received the official notification and the reasoned grounds for this title withdrawal from CAF. This step was mandatory for the federation…

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Senegalese actress bigué Diop indicted on theft and alleged homosexuality charges

In Senegal, actress Bigué Diop, also known as Mame Dior, is currently facing a double indictment following an unexpected turn of events. The 32-year-old performer initially presented herself at the gendarmerie on March 26th to file a defamation complaint. This complaint stemmed from videos circulating on TikTok that accused her of theft. However, her situation dramatically shifted during her subsequent interrogation, leading to her own apprehension and implication in a theft case, as reported by Senenews. Dual accusations emerge against the Senegalese actress The investigation took a further critical turn…

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Debunking the 45% child malnutrition death claim in Benin

Misrepresenting statistical data can drastically alter its meaning and public understanding. On March 31, 2026, during an audio segment titled “Dix ans sans bilan, partie 4,” released by the online platform Be Africa, prominent Beninese opposition figure Martin Rodriguez, currently in exile, asserted that in Benin, “more than 45% of children under 5 die from malnutrition.” To substantiate his bold claim, Rodriguez indicated that his figures originated from the United Nations. He urged listeners to verify his statement, saying, “I have read a United Nations report, two reports. One concerns…

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