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SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP La CAF change l’issue de la finale de la CAN 2025 et attribue finalement le titre au Maroc après avoir déclaré le Sénégal forfait. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has delivered a stunning post-match twist that has reshaped African football history. Two months after Sénégal celebrated a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time […]
The dust has barely settled on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final, yet controversy still rages. While Senegal had celebrated an unforgettable victory in extra time against Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has since overturned the result, declaring the Atlas Lions the champions by default. Why did the CAF rule in […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday, March 17, the annulment of Senegal’s CAN 2025 triumph, originally secured against Morocco (1-0 after extra time) on January 18. CAF’s appeals committee penalized the “Lions of Teranga” with a 3-0 forfeit victory for Morocco, citing incidents during the final match. The Senegalese Football Federation retains […]
Roland-Garros Tribunes désertées au soleil, malaise d’une ramasseuse de balle et joueurs qui tentent de “survivre” : gros coup de chaud à Roland-Garros RTL.fr – Sport
Niger strengthens healthcare with integrated digital ecosystem The Republic of Niger and the United States have formalized a five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement, allocating a total of $179.3 million to bolster the West African nation’s healthcare infrastructure. U.S. investment targets critical health priorities Under the agreement aligned with the U.S. America First global health strategy, […]
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Africa has witnessed nine military takeovers since 2020, displacing democratically elected leaders and reshaping the continent’s political landscape. This wave of instability reflects deepening disillusionment with Western-backed democratic models, which have often failed to deliver stability or prosperity. Military coups have become a recurring pattern across the continent, signaling a growing distrust in traditional democratic […]
The Horn of Africa nation of Somalia is teetering on the edge of disaster as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns of a deepening food crisis. Nearly 6.5 million people are already grappling with severe food insecurity, battered by relentless drought conditions that have crippled livelihoods across the country. Pastoral livelihoods crumble […]
Burkina Faso research partnership with ANRS MIE Share this page: Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Key information about the Burkina Faso research partnership The Burkina Faso research partnership primarily involves the Centre Muraz of the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) in Bobo-Dioulasso and the International Centre for Health Research (CRIS/UO) at Joseph Ki-Zerbo […]
The Sahelian nation of Niger and the United States have formalized a five-year collaboration agreement. This partnership involves a substantial financial commitment of 178 million dollars, specifically allocated to bolster Niger’s healthcare sector. According to an official statement released by the American Embassy in Niamey, this significant support is designed to enhance the self-reliance of […]
A pivotal five-year bilateral understanding on health collaboration was formally established between Niger and the United States in Niamey on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This significant alliance aims to fortify Niger’s healthcare infrastructure, fostering systems that are more robust, self-sufficient, and enduring, according to the official statement. The accord outlines a substantial financial commitment from […]
Is Niger’s latest health agreement with the United States a game-changing investment or a risky compromise on digital sovereignty? The question has sparked intense debate in diplomatic circles since the signing of a health cooperation protocol between the Nigerien government and the United States in Niamey on February 26, 2026. The $178 million (approximately 99.6 […]