Month: March 2026

Morocco declared winner of africa cup 2025 after controversial final

Ousmane Tandja

Morocco declared winner of Africa Cup 2025 after controversial final The African Football Confederation has ruled that Morocco is the official winner of the 2025 Africa Cup following incidents in the final match. Senegal, which had initially claimed victory, has been disqualified with a 3-0 forfeit. The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced today that the Moroccan national team has been declared the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after a controversial final against Senegal. The decision follows the submission of a formal appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football…

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Senegal loses CAN 2025 championship title following CAF ruling

Aïcha Abdou

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 conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unexpected turn long after the final whistle. In a stunning development for Africa news English followers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the results of the final match between Sénégal and Maroc. Although Sénégal originally secured a 1-0 victory in extra time, a new ruling released on Tuesday evening by…

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Morocco declared winner of africa cup of nations 2025 after Senegal forfeits

Ousmane Tandja

In a stunning turn of events, Morocco has been declared the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 following a controversial forfeit by Senegal. Nearly two months after what was billed as one of the most dramatic finals in tournament history, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that Senegal’s premature exit from the pitch constitutes a forfeit, awarding the title to Morocco with a 3-0 scoreline. Why the CAF’s decision turned the tables on Senegal The decision, rooted in Article 84 of the AFCON regulations, hinges…

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CAF overturns Senegal’s CAN 2025 win, awards Morocco title

Ousmane Tandja

CAF ruling shakes African football: Senegal’s victory nullified The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a seismic verdict in African football history. On March 17, the CAF Appeal Board annulled Senegal’s victory in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final, originally won 1-0 after extra time against Morocco on January 18. The decision transforms the outcome, awarding the Atlas Lions a 3-0 technical victory instead. The dramatic turn of events follows protests from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which filed an appeal after Senegalese players abandoned…

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Niger’s integrated health ecosystem boosted by us partnership

Aïcha Abdou

Niger strengthens health sector with US-backed integrated ecosystem The Niger government has forged a strategic five-year health cooperation agreement with the United States, securing a total investment of $179.3 million to modernize its healthcare system. Under this landmark partnership, Washington will allocate $107.4 million to combat malaria, improve maternal and child health, and bolster epidemiological surveillance and emergency response systems across the country. Meanwhile, Niamey has committed to contributing $71.9 million from domestic resources, demonstrating strong national ownership of these critical health initiatives. comprehensive digital health infrastructure at the core…

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Democracy in Africa: challenges and recent shifts in governance

Ousmane Tandja

The African continent has witnessed a significant transformation in its political landscape since 2020, with nine military takeovers displacing democratically elected leaders. This shift marks a departure from decades of Western-backed democratic reforms, which began after the historic La Baule Speech in 1990. From democratic promises to military rule For years, African nations aligned with Western demands for democratic governance, often under pressure to adopt multi-party systems and hold elections. However, recent years have seen a troubling reversal, as juntas seize power in countries where civilian rule once seemed stable.…

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Somalia faces catastrophic hunger crisis warns Red Cross

Aïcha Abdou

Somalia on the brink of severe famine, warns ICRC Somalia stands at the precipice of an unprecedented humanitarian disaster as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) raises alarms over a deepening food crisis. Nearly 6.5 million people are already grappling with extreme food insecurity, exacerbated by relentless drought conditions that have crippled livelihoods across the nation. Collapse of pastoralist economy worsens hunger Following two consecutive seasons of inadequate rainfall, experts warn of a looming return to the devastating hunger levels last seen in 2022. The pastoralist sector, the…

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Site partenaire Burkina Faso – ANRS MIE

Ousmane Tandja

Site partenaire Burkina Faso Dernière mise à jour le 28 avril 2026 Partager : Partager sur Twitter Partager sur Linkedin Partager L’essentiel sur le Site partenaire Burkina Faso Le Site partenaire Burkina Faso s’articule principalement autour du Centre Muraz de l’Institut national de Santé publique (INSP) à Bobo-Dioulasso et du Centre de Recherche international pour la Santé (CRIS/UO) de l’université Joseph Ki-Zerbo à Ouagadougou. Acteurs clefs : ministère de la Santé du Burkina Faso, Centre Muraz/INSP, CRIS, PCCEI UMR 1058 Montpellier, ambassade de France au Burkina Faso, ANRS MIE Actions…

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Strengthening Niger’s health system: a $178 million commitment from the United States

Ousmane Tandja

The United States and Niger have formalized a significant five-year cooperation agreement, earmarking a total of 178 million dollars to bolster the health sector within the Sahelian nation. According to a statement released by the American Embassy in Niamey, this substantial support aims to enhance the self-reliance of Niger’s healthcare infrastructure and elevate the capabilities of its medical professionals. It also seeks to safeguard the progress achieved in recent years concerning malaria control, infectious disease surveillance and response, and critical maternal and child health initiatives. The document further specifies that…

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Niger and us ink five-year strategic health pact

Ousmane Tandja

Niger and us ink five-year strategic health pact On Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Niamey, Niger and the United States formally entered into a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding, solidifying their collaborative efforts in the healthcare sector. Official communications reveal that this alliance is designed to enhance Niger’s national health system, aiming to establish healthcare infrastructure that is more resilient, self-sufficient, and sustainable. This agreement outlines a financial commitment from the United States, potentially reaching 107 million dollars over the five-year duration. Concurrently, the Government of Niger is expected to…

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