Month: March 2026

Morocco awarded can 2025 title as Senegal challenges ruling at tas

Ousmane Tandja

The Moroccan national football team has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their title. In response, the Senegalese Football Federation has filed an urgent appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking to overturn the decision and reclaim their hard-earned trophy. controversial final and immediate backlash The final match between Senegal and Morocco was marred by controversy when referee decisions sparked outrage. Despite Senegal taking the lead in extra time through Pape…

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Togo’s inflation remains controlled, with a slight increase in February

Ousmane Tandja

In Togo, the upward movement of consumer prices stayed at a contained level throughout February 2026, registering an overall rise of 0.4%. This figure indicates a marginal acceleration in the cost of goods and services compared to the 0.2% recorded during the preceding month. Despite this slight uptick, the nation continues to showcase effective economic stewardship, maintaining a relatively stable inflationary environment for its populace and businesses. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

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Us seeks diplomatic re-engagement in the Sahel: a new focus on Niger

Ousmane Tandja

The United States is currently amplifying its diplomatic overtures across the Sahel, directing significant attention toward Niger. This strategic pivot comes in the wake of prior engagements and discussions held in Mali and Burkina Faso. Washington’s calculated moves signify a concerted effort to re-establish and solidify its influence within this critical African region, aiming to foster stability and cooperation amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

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Ligue des champions : Le résultat des huitièmes et le programme des quarts

Aïcha Abdou

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 : 1:01 Partager Partager By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

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Faure gnassingbé’s balancing act between Russia, ECOWAS and AES

Aïcha Abdou

The Togo presidency’s deliberate silence speaks volumes about its diplomatic strategy. On March 9, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Lomé by plane. The next day, he was received by Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. While an anonymous source within the Togolese presidency confirmed this meeting to Jeune Afrique, no official statement was released about the encounter. Why Togo plays its cards close to its chest The discreet nature of this high-level exchange highlights a calculated approach to diplomacy. Faure Gnassingbé appears to be carefully navigating between competing geopolitical…

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Senegal demands international corruption probe after controversial CAN 2025 title reversal

Aïcha Abdou

Following an appeal lodged by the Moroccan Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a pivotal decision on Tuesday evening: awarding the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) title to Morocco. This comes despite Senegal having defeated Morocco 1-0 in the 35th edition’s final on January 18. In response, the Senegalese Football Federation announced its intent to appeal, while the Senegalese government has called for an international investigation into “suspicions of corruption within CAF’s governing bodies.” “This isn’t April Fools’,” and “The joke of the century” were among…

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Sénégal loses africa cup title as Morocco awarded 3-0 win

Ousmane Tandja

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a decisive verdict in the aftermath of the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, stripping Senegal of the championship title and awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco by default. This unprecedented decision stems from the Lions of Teranga‘s walk-off protest in the dying moments of extra time, triggered by a controversial penalty call against them. Senegal’s coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players to abandon the field in Rabat, citing what he deemed an unjust refereeing decision. The protest, though brief,…

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Senegal loses can 2026 title to Morocco after violent final incidents

Ousmane Tandja

Senegal loses CAN 2026 title to Morocco following chaotic final African Cup of Nations 2026, football, sports The African Football Confederation has stripped Senegal of its CAN 2026 title, awarding it to Morocco instead after violent scenes marred the final on January 18, 2026. The Senegalese federation has vowed to appeal the decision. The jury of the African Football Confederation (CAF) has ruled that Senegal forfeited their victory in the chaotic African Cup of Nations final, handing the title to Morocco instead. The decision was made after Senegalese players temporarily…

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Senegal demands international investigation into CAF following CAN 2025 final reversal

Ousmane Tandja

The government of Sénégal has voiced a fierce objection to the recent ruling by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Jury. This controversial decision nullified Sénégal‘s victory in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Maroc 2025 final, officially declaring Maroc as the tournament winner despite the on-field result from January 18. In an official statement released this Wednesday, the Senegalese authorities described the move as an unprecedented and exceptionally grave act. They argued that the ruling directly contradicts the fundamental ethics of sport, specifically the principles of fairness,…

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CAN 2025: Morocco crowned champions after Senegal title reversal

Ousmane Tandja

The African Cup of Nations 2025 final delivered an unprecedented twist as the Morocco national football team was declared champions of Africa, displacing reigning title holders Senegal. This dramatic turn of events, announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has sent shockwaves through the football community. controversial decision sparks outrage The CAF’s ruling, which overturned the result of the January 18 final, stems from a controversial penalty call in the closing minutes of regulation time. The decision triggered chaotic scenes both on the field and in the stands, forcing…

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Can 2025: why the title was stripped from Senegal so late

Aïcha Abdou

The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has sparked intense debate after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s victory and awarded the title to Morocco—two months post-match. This unprecedented decision, triggered by a Moroccan appeal, has left fans and analysts questioning the timing and fairness of the ruling. a controversial ruling two months later The CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of their CAN 2025 crown stems from a Moroccan appeal filed shortly after the January 18 final. While the match initially ended in Senegal’s favor, the Moroccan delegation…

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Can 2025: Morocco declared africa cup of nations winner after controversial final

Aïcha Abdou

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal has taken a dramatic turn months after the match. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has declared Morocco the tournament’s winner following a decision by its Appeals Committee, reversing the on-field result. Initially, Senegal secured a 1-0 victory in extra time, but incidents after the final whistle led to the Lions of Teranga being penalized. The CAF cited the Senegalese team’s forfeit due to player and fan misconduct, including a mass walkout from the pitch and pitch invasions…

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