Transport sciences form a multidisciplinary field whose contribution to economic and social development is well documented, yet whose academic institutionalisation remains weak in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa. This article pursues a twofold objective: To clarify the structuring axes of the field, and to examine the conditions for anchoring them within African university curricula, drawing on the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The approach is qualitative, combining a review of the scientific and institutional literature, a documentary analysis of national sector data, and a comparative reading of existing academic programmes. Six structuring axes are identified: Infrastructure and asset management; operations, traffic and urban mobility; transport economics and logistics; safety and security; environment and energy; and governance, law and regulation. Each is linked to an explicit mechanism of developmental value creation, from the reduction of generalised travel costs to the widening of capabilities of access to essential services. The Congolese case reveals a sharp mismatch between the needs of a structurally multimodal territory of 2.34 million square kilometres and the scarcity of specialised training. The article therefore proposes a three-tier curriculum framework supported by a national transport observatory, work-based professionalisation and targeted research capacity building. Feasibility conditions, the risk of curricular mimicry and the limitations of the study are discussed.

Refereeing is an essential component of the smooth running of sports competitions. In Senegal, handball has a particular feature: The presence of player-referees and coach-referees in national first and second division championships. This study aims to understand the reasons for this phenomenon, identify its consequences and propose solutions. A quantitative approach was adopted, based on questionnaires administered to three categories of stakeholders: 12 coaches, 5 referees and 25 players, spread across the regions of Saint-Louis, Thiès and Dakar. Data were collected via Google Forms and analyzed using tables and graphs. The study reveals that 100% of referees surveyed have combined the functions of player and referee during their career, mainly out of love for the discipline (40%) or to compensate for the lack of staff (40%). Among players, 32% chose to be player-referees. Problems encountered include unpopular refereeing decisions (50%), positional calculations (36%), pressure and pitch invasions. Coaches report that 75% of problems have been reported to the federation, without rigorous application of decisions. The combination of referee and player or coach functions is a source of conflict in the national championship. To professionalize Senegalese handball, it is essential to train more referees without club affiliation, organize regular training courses and strengthen disciplinary measures.

Young girls are increasingly interested in team sports, particularly basketball. Competitive or recreational sports practice has a decisive influence and a significant effect on female participants. These activities strengthen physical health and instill life skills such as resilience, teamwork, and stress management. However, young girls face social realities that impact their ambitions. This study analyzes the motivational factors and barriers to basketball practice among young girls at Club Arrow. The stratified sampling technique based on the categories of benjamin, minime, cadet, and junior allowed for the formation of a sample of 120 parents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. Thus, the results of the study indicated that the obstacle to girls playing basketball is the lack of family support. However, the majority of parents adopt an overall favorable attitude toward the practice of women’s basketball. Also, parental encouragement is reinforced by the success and visibility of female athletes.