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Author: Harouna Mayaki

Sports & Entertainment

ECOWAS Opens Olympic Village in Dakar for 2026 Youth Games

By Harouna Mayaki

The ECOWAS Commission has opened an Olympic Village in Dakar for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games under the slogan "Play Without Borders." Run by young ECOWAS Club members and volunteers, the space introduces visitors to the institution's programmes and opportunities through games, quizzes and discussions. ECOWAS describes the village as a platform for dialogue and mobilisation, backed by a partnership with Senegal's national Olympic committee and the deployment of regional volunteers at Games venues.

West African Politics

Yanfolila Officials Visit Burkinabè Nationals Expelled from Guinea to Assess Reception Conditions

By Traoré

Authorities in the Yanfolila circle visited Burkinabè nationals expelled from Guinea and received in the locality, assessing their reception conditions and identifying difficulties. The delegation was led by second deputy prefect Abdallah Aziz Hamou and included Wassoulou-Ballé mayor Rokia Diakité Sidibé. The nationals were expelled over presumed involvement in clandestine mining in Guinea and receive accommodation, food, health care and security during their stay.

Social Impact & Development

Bougouni Closes 31st Month of Solidarity with Church Visit and Food Handover

By kader Maiga

The prefect of the Bougouni circle, Hamadoun Tamboura, presided over the closing ceremony of the 31st edition of the Month of Solidarity and the Fight against Exclusion. The day began with a visit to the town's Protestant church, damaged by fire in August, where eight bags of rice were handed over, and ended with certificates of recognition and the distribution of food and non-food items.

Business & Economy

Mopti Tourism Stakeholders Finalise Plans for SITOUR 2026 in Bamako

By kader Maiga

Tourism, hospitality and handicrafts operators in Mopti met on 5 November to finalise the region's participation in the 2026 International Tourism Fair, which Bamako hosts from 12 to 14 November. Regional tourism director Mamadou Kaba Diakité said Mopti is one of the guest regions of the fair's fifth edition. Participants judged preparations satisfactory and raised concerns about travel conditions.

Defense and Security

Malian Officials Visit Burkinabe Expellees Sheltered in Yanfolila

By Kabir Isa

Administrative and municipal authorities in Mali's Yanfolila circle visited Burkinabe nationals expelled from Guinea and now hosted in the locality, saying the aim was to assess their reception conditions and identify difficulties. The delegation was led by second deputy prefect Abdallah Aziz Hamou and included Wassoulou-Balle mayor Rokia Diakite Sidibe. The mayor restated the municipal authorities' commitment to support the arrivals and facilitate their return to Burkina Faso.