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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final, handing Morocco the title instead. The decision follows a protest by…
Two months after Senegal’s hard-fought victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dramatically altered the tournament’s conclusion. In an…
The eastern regions of Burkina Faso are being ravaged by relentless jihadist raids, predominantly led by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate. In…
In a recent collaborative effort, WAPCO (Niger) partnered with local livestock authorities to execute a highly successful animal vaccination and deworming drive within the Zinder region. This crucial initiative extended…
The African continent has witnessed a significant shift in its political landscape since 2020, with nine military coups displacing democratically elected leaders. This trend underscores a growing disillusionment with traditional…
The democratic landscape in Africa: a growing crisis since 2020 The African continent has witnessed a troubling surge in political instability over the past four years, with nine successful military…
A substantial five-year cooperation pact has been forged between Niger and the United States, channeling a total of 178 million dollars into the healthcare sector of the Sahelian nation. This…
The recent diplomatic moves by the European Union and the United States in the Sahel region signal a potential recalibration of their strategies. While relations remain strained, subtle shifts in…
1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion Muriel EDJO, Agence Ecofin Ces conventions visent le…
The Sahel region, stretching from Mali to Chad, hardly presents itself as an economic haven. Far from being a magnet for foreign direct investment, the core economies of Mali, Burkina…
Article Côte d’Ivoire agriculture: how the sector fuels the economy As one of West Africa’s most vibrant economies, Côte d’Ivoire has long relied on agriculture as its backbone. At independence,…
Partager vers les réseaux Each year, the release of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International serves as a stark indicator of public governance worldwide. The report, published on…