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Following an appeal by the Moroccan Football Federation, African football’s governing body reversed its decision on Tuesday evening, awarding the title to Morocco despite losing the final of the 35th…
Morocco declared winner of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after controversial final The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on January 18th became one…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Morocco, awarding the team the African Nations Cup title following Senegal’s forfeiture of the final, as announced by the…
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…
Somalia’s looming famine catastrophe The Somalia famine crisis deepens as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issues stark warnings of an impending humanitarian disaster. Nearly 6.5 million people…
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 Nigerien government’s recent agreement with the United States has sparked intense debate: is it a bold step toward strengthening healthcare systems or an opening for new discussions about digital…
Tchad-Soudan border shutdown sparks tensions in N’Djamena
The escalating conflict in Sudan has now spilled over into neighboring Chad, prompting N’Djamena to take decisive action. On February 23, Chadian authorities announced an immediate and indefinite closure of…
Burkina Faso’s military junta dismantles political opposition under restructuring plan By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso’s political landscape had undergone a drastic transformation. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim…