… Infrastructure Expansion Development of transcontinental road and rail corridors Modernisation of ports in key hubs such as Ghana, Kenya and Senegal Expansion of logistics gateways connecting landlocked countries to coastal markets Structural Risks to AfCFTA Success Policy and Re …
Needing a victory in their final World Cup 2026 Group I fixture against Iraq, Senegal head into Friday’s meeting at BMO Field fully aware of the pressure they face to finish as one of the eight best third-placed teams. …
… Erling Haaland, Norway With the Vikings claiming a crucial 3-2 win over Senegal and France beating Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, you can find out the favourites to top Group I in Foxborough by reading our best World Cup betting sites article. …
… England’s Jordan Pickford and Senegal’s Edouard Mendy are just some of the household names who have managed to get their hand to the ball, only to fail to keep it out. …
… The event was on the theme: “From Commitment to Framework: Operationalising a Collaborative Architecture for the Enforcement of Court Judgments.” It brought together Competent National Authorities from Benin, Togo, Guinea, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria …
… Herbert Mensah highlighted the strength of the African contingent, citing countries such as Senegal, Morocco, Cape Verde, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo as examples of nations capable of competing with the world’s …
… of the French Football Federation, who is currently at the France team’s base camp, Deschamps has entrusted assistant coach Guy Stephan with responsibility for leading the squad until his return.” France have already qualified for the knockout stage after beating Senegal …
A knee injury sustained during Monday’s loss to Norway has ruled out Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy from Friday’s World Cup match against Iraq, his national team said yesterday. …
Black Maidens brace for Senegal challenge Black Maidens are gearing up for the final round on the road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as the team face Senegal in a highly anticipated qualifier on Friday, July 3, 2026. …
Erling Haaland Erling Haaland continued his remarkable scoring streak as Norway secured a place in the FIFA World Cup last 32 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey. …
With 90% of Africa's participating nations in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, the continent is positioned to strengthen its footballing reputation and economic value through increased investment, sponsorship deals, broadcasting agreements, and commercial partnerships.
With 90% of Africa's participating nations in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, the continent is positioned to strengthen its footballing reputation and economic value through increased investment, sponsorship deals, broadcasting agreements, and commercial partnerships.
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia criticized Senegal's tactical approach after his team came from 2-0 down to win 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32, saying Senegal's decision to protect their goal at 2-0 was a serious mistake that changed the momentum of the match.
Ghana's Black Maidens have left Accra for Dakar to play a decisive first-leg final qualifying match against Senegal for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. A 24-player squad aims to secure a positive result in the away fixture, with victory in the two-legged tie earning a place at the tournament.
A three-person delegation from Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) joined the first annual consortium meeting of NAFASI in Harare from 23 to 26 June 2026, a Sida-funded 36-month initiative launched in February 2026 to secure Africa's digital civic space against state repression and corporate technology misuse.
Ghana's U-17 female national team have arrived in Dakar ahead of the first leg of their final 2026 Women's World Cup Qualifiers against Senegal on Friday, July 4. The Black Maidens are seeking to return to the global stage after a two-edition ban from the Confederation of African Football.
Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, for a two-legged final qualifying round match for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Victory in the tie will secure their place at the tournament.
A four-year collaboration between German Development Cooperation and Ghana's justice sector has concluded with reforms aimed at expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions, and improving public access to legal information. The Promotion of the Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Africa (PRoLA) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, involved government institutions, the judiciary, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and development partners across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.
Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I World Cup clash, giving themselves a chance to advance as one of the best eight third-place teams. Iraq played the latter part of the match with ten men after Rebin Sulaka was sent off for denying Sadio Mane a clear goalscoring opportunity.
More than 100 African civil society organisations are calling on President Mahama to reject the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which Parliament passed on 29 May 2026 with only 32 members present. The groups argue that professional exemptions for healthcare workers, lawyers, and media do not protect patients and the public, and point to Senegal's experience where similar legislation caused HIV treatment consultations to fall by over 25% within a month.
An opinion piece argues that continental insurance systems are essential to unlocking AfCFTA's potential to increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at 15–18 percent of total African trade compared to over 60 percent in Asia and over 70 percent in Europe.
Senegal must defeat Iraq in their final 2026 World Cup Group I match to have a realistic chance of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed teams. The Lions of Teranga are currently ranked last among all third-placed teams and need a convincing victory to advance.
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.
The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice called on Member States to translate their commitment to enforcing the Court's judgments into concrete action, citing enforcement as a pressing challenge for the regional judicial system. The call came at the Second Meeting of Competent National Authorities in Cotonou, Benin, which brought together officials from eight West African countries to operationalise mechanisms for enforcing Court judgments.
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.
Xenophobia in South Africa is part of a broader pattern across African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, and Mauritania turning against fellow Africans during times of tension. Recent anti-immigration campaigns in South Africa, including confrontations with migrant workers and calls for undocumented migrants to leave, prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce stricter immigration enforcement measures.
Didier Deschamps is returning to France to attend his mother's funeral and will miss the final Group I World Cup match against Norway. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the squad in his absence.
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Iraq after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway. Mendy left the field in the 63rd minute and media reports indicate he suffered a ligament issue.
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Senegal on July 3, 2026, at the Diamniadio-Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium in a final-round qualifier for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with an away victory potentially securing their World Cup place.
Erling Haaland netted two goals to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, guaranteeing their place in the last 32. Haaland has now scored four goals in two World Cup matches, making him Norway's highest-scoring player in World Cup history.
Ghana's Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku highlighted the country's partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as a successful rural development model at a regional forum in Abidjan, citing achievements from the Rural Enterprises Programme in establishing credit facilities and grants for smallholder farmers.
Ghana's U-17 female national team will contest a two-leg FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal starting July 3, with the winner on aggregate advancing to the tournament. The first leg is in Senegal at the Diamniadio-Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium, and the second leg will be at Accra Sports Stadium.
After losing 3-1 to France and 3-2 to Norway in Group I, Senegal's World Cup campaign is in jeopardy, but coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said the team's hopes are not dead. Senegal must beat Iraq in their final group game to qualify for one of eight best third-place slots.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with the Manchester City striker now having four goals in two games — more than any other Norway player in World Cup history.
Senegal's World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by disputes over bonuses and payments, a late change of chef, and complaints over food, with concerns that off-pitch issues could affect team performance on the field.
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended Jude Bellingham after the midfielder was involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz at half-time of Tuesday's goalless draw. Bellingham shoved Jerome Opoku and had to be pulled away by Morgan Rogers as he engaged with the Ghana coach and his backroom staff.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has been granted permission to return to France following the death of his mother, and will miss France's final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad.
Ghana will host Season 3 of the Africa Monologue Challenge, a continental creative platform bringing together emerging talents from across Africa and the diaspora for a month-long residency and competition in Accra themed "Using Africa's Creative Economy to Promote Intra-African Trade." Twelve finalists from twelve countries and the African diaspora will participate in training, cultural immersion, and industry engagements designed to strengthen Pan-African identity and creative collaboration.
The World Bank stated that Ghana possesses strong foundations for job creation and economic opportunities for young people, but noted that SMEs continue to face constraints from limited access to finance, market opportunities, practical skills, mentorship, and digital tools.