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UFAK African Karate News
The list of candidates retained for the election of the UFAK Executive Committee, scheduled for the elective General Assembly on 23 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Ordinary Elective and Extraordinary Congress - Abuja 2025 ; Congrès Ordinaire Electif et Extraordinaire Abuja 2025
African Karate Championship – Southern Region : A Collective Success
The African Karate Championship for the Southern Region took place in the presence of UFAK President Souleymane Gaye, Africa Regional Manager Bechir Cherif, and 4th Vice-President Sonny Pillay. The event received strong participation from eight nations, with a total of 365 athletes
UFAK 26/05/2025
Elections – UFAK Southern Region Executive Committee
Elections for the new Southern Region Executive Committee were held during an elective general meeting chaired by UFAK President Souleymane Gaye. The following members were elected:
UFAK 24/05/2025
Africa Region South Championships Durban 2025
Start of the UFAK Southern Region championships and welcome address from Mr. Sonny Pillay
UFAK 24/05/2025
The list of UFAK coaches issued on May-2025
UFAK 18/05/2025
UFAK REGION SOUTH CADET, JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, May 24 and 25, 2025, Durban -south Africa
UFAK REGION CENTRE CADET, JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, June 16 TO 23, 2025, N’Djamena – TCHAD
Participation in the WKF Informative Session – Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - - Participation à la session d'information de la WKF – Mardi 8 avril 2025
Dear Presidents, Dear Secretaries General,
We kindly request that you take all necessary measures to ensure the participation of your National Federation in the WKF Informative Session, to be held on April 8, 2025 at 14:00 CEST / 12:00 GMT, via Microsoft Teams.
This important meeting will provide updates on several key topics concerning the WKF.
Your presence and commitment are essential to ensure Africa’s active representation.
We count on your effective participation in this important event.
You will find the link for the registration form in your mailbox.
Best regards,
UFAK Inspection Mission in Abuja from March 15 to 18, 2025.
The UFAK recently carried out an inspection mission in Abuja, assigned by the president of UFAK, Souleymane Gay, to the vice-president of UFAK, Bechir Cherif, with the objective of ensuring optimal conditions for the upcoming African Karate Championships.
The Union of African Karate Federations extends its congratulations to the African referees who won the title of WKF judge during the Karate1 Youth League - Fujairah 2025.
Activities of the UFAK Regions in 2024
Following the activities organized by the UFAK Regions throughout 2024, we would like to recall the events that marked this year:
- Eastern Region: From 6 to 9 June in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
- Southern Region: June 21-23 in Swakopmund, Namibia.
- West Region 1: From 3 to 8 July in Conakry, Guinea.
- Centre Region: From 10 to 15 July in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
- Northern Region: August 17-19 in Cairo, Egypt.
The last regional activity of the year 2024 was successfully closed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 15 to 22 December, by the West Region 2. This event marked the end of regional activities for this year.
The condolences of Mr. President Souleymane GAYE, It is with deep sadness that we learned this morning of the death of the brother of Mr. Madani, the Secretary General of UFAK.
The condolences of Mr. President Souleymane GAYE, following the death of Mr. Abdoul Karim Issaka, Nigerien coach.
Egypt, World Champion Male Team Kumite in the Karate World Cup in Pamplona 2024
African participation in the Karate World Cup by team in Pamplona 2024
African participation in the WKF Cadet, Junior and U21 World Championships 2024 - Venice 2024
