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The United States is amplifying its strategic signals directed at Niger, following prior diplomatic efforts and engagements in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso. Such concerted action underscores Washington’s ambition to re-establish a significant diplomatic presence within the critical Sahel region. This proactive approach aims to foster regional stability, counter emerging threats, and reinforce American influence […]
Ligue des champions : Le résultat des huitièmes et le programme des quarts Le choc attendu PSG – Liverpool aura bien lieu, après leurs victoires contre Chelsea et Galatasaray. Découvrez les résultats des huitièmes de finale de l’UEFA Champions League, et le programme complet des quarts de finale. Le 19/03 à 10h02 | Durée : […]
Togo’s diplomatic maneuvers often speak volumes without uttering a word. On March 9, 2026, Russia’s Defense Minister, Andreï Belousov, touched down in Lomé by plane, only to be greeted the following day by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The meeting, though confirmed by an insider within the Togolese presidency to Jeune Afrique, remained shrouded in secrecy, with […]
A seismic shock has hit the world of African football, leaving fans and officials in a state of disbelief. Exactly two months after celebrating their second continental victory in Morocco, the Lions of Teranga have been stripped of their trophy by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Although Senegal won the final on the pitch […]
The world of African football is reeling after a stunning announcement from the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). On Tuesday evening, the governing body decided to strip Senegal of their championship status and award the 35th Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. This comes despite the fact that the Lions of the Teranga actually […]
Senegal loses CAN 2026 title to Morocco after final turmoil 2026 African Cup of Nations, Football, Sports Two months after a chaotic final on January 18, 2026, the African Football Confederation has stripped Senegal of its CAN 2026 title, awarding it to Morocco instead. An appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has been […]
Morocco has been named the official winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a landmark ruling by the CAF Appeal Committee. The decision nullifies the original final result against Sénégal, stripping the Lions of Teranga of their trophy. This verdict comes after chaotic scenes in Rabat, where the Sénégalese squad briefly abandoned the […]
CAN 2025: Senegal calls for international inquiry into CAF ‘corruption suspicions’ Crédit photo, Président de la République du Sénégal/Facebook The Senegalese government has issued a strong and immediate response to the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury, which declared Senegal to have forfeited the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco […]
CAN 2025 : le Maroc déclaré champion d’Afrique, le Sénégal ne veut pas en rester là La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations de football connaît un dénouement inédit. Le Sénégal, sacré champion il y a deux mois, se voit retirer son titre par la Confédération africaine de football, au profit du Maroc. Par Jérôme Val • Publié […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has become the center of a massive legal dispute. Two months after their victory, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made the shocking decision to strip Sénégal of their title, sparking widespread confusion across the continent. In an unprecedented move, the CAF has officially overturned the results […]
Foot, CAN Le Maroc déclaré gagnant de la CAN 2025 par la Confédération africaine de football La Confédération africaine de football a indiqué ce mardi, dans un communiqué, que le Maroc était finalement le vainqueur de la CAN 2025 après les incidents de la finale. Le Sénégal, privé de sa victoire sur le terrain, est déclaré « forfait » […]
The Confederation of African Football’s appeal board has delivered its verdict following the contentious final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal. Despite Senegal’s victory on the field, the Atlas Lions have now been officially named the continental champions. In a truly shocking development, CAF has overturned the result of the CAN […]