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CAF 2025: why Senegal lost its african championship title The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of its African Nations Cup title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal. This unprecedented decision raises […]
Sports news CAN 2025 controversy: why did CAF strip Senegal of its African title? The African Football Confederation (CAF) reversed its decision, revoking Senegal’s 2025 African Cup of Nations title and awarding it to Morocco […]
Rising insecurity in the Sahel: 16 civilians killed in Niger attack Sixteen civilians lost their lives on Friday following an armed assault in Banibangou, a district in western Niger near the border with Mali. The […]
Latest update: who will lift the African Cup of Nations trophy? ⚠️ As of March 29, the African football landscape remains in turmoil following the highly publicized Morocco vs Senegal final of the 2025 African […]
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the […]
Algeria and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening health cooperation during the second session of the Algerian-Nigerien Joint High Commission, as outlined in an official statement from the Algerian Ministry of Health. Strategic health […]
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Niger Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene, led by Colonel-Major Dr. Garba Hakimi, hosted a landmark event at the Niamey General Reference Hospital to celebrate five decades of Chinese […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Marguerite Ndongo […]
The first National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25th, drawing in attendees to Ouagadougou, wrapped up its proceedings on March 27th. The event was officially opened by Burkinabè […]
Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the state of press freedom across these three Sahel nations has experienced a significant decline. Independent journalism in the region faces […]
The World Bank has officially greenlit a significant $150 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to ensure the uninterrupted provision of vital health and education services across Mali. This crucial funding initiative aims […]
A little over two months after the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final ended on the pitch with a 1-0 scoreline, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury issued a stunning […]