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Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broader insecurity in the region from […]
The inaugural National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced in Ouagadougou on March 25, officially concluded its proceedings on March 27. The forum was inaugurated by Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo. This high-level gathering convened political leaders, both local and international experts, alongside technical and financial partners (TFPs). Discussions […]
Local financing emerges as key strategy for sexual and reproductive health in Burkina Faso amid funding gaps The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) convened a critical discussion on March 24, 2026, addressing a pressing issue: how to sustain sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in Burkina Faso when external funding declines […]
Morocco awarded CAN 2025 after Senegal walkout, Dakar appeals to TAS The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title just two months after the final. Now, the Senegalese Football Federation has taken legal action, contesting the decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The controversy […]
Togo’s economic stability continued to be a key feature in February 2026, as the country registered a controlled, albeit slightly upward, movement in consumer prices. The inflation rate for this period stood at a modest 0.4%. This figure represents a marginal acceleration from the 0.2% recorded in the preceding month, indicating a sustained pattern of […]
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 […]