World Cup Travel Relief: The Trump administration has suspended a rule requiring some World Cup-qualified fans to post visa bonds of up to $15,000—Senegal included—after confirming ticket holders can enter without the bond if they opt into FIFA Pass for faster appointments. CAF Reform After AFCON Chaos: CAF says it has introduced new regulations after the controversial 2025 AFCON final in Morocco, with president Patrice Motsepe admitting officiating and match-management “deficiencies” helped fuel the chaos. Senegal in the Spotlight: Senegal’s World Cup schedule hits MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (France vs Senegal on June 16, plus other Senegal matches), while New York-area transport costs are being cut after fan backlash. France-Africa Tensions: At Kenya’s Africa Forward Summit, Macron faced backlash for interrupting a panel to demand silence—another reminder that France’s “reset” with Africa is still politically charged. Local Sports Business: Senegal’s Thor Explorations released new Douta Project drilling results, pointing to an expanded gold footprint.