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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 By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, undertook an inspection tour of the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital. The primary objectives were to personally evaluate the facility’s infrastructure and equipment, understand the working conditions of its staff, and engage with them to identify challenges and devise appropriate solutions. Upon his arrival, the Minister toured various departments within the hospital. These included the emergency room, mammography unit, operating theaters, the neonatal intensive care unit, embryology and oocyte retrieval laboratories, and the gynecology and obstetrics department.…

On February 20, a legal injunction, initiated by a collective asserting adherence to established regulations, led a summary proceedings judge to order the suspension of the ordinary congress for the renewal of leadership within the National Union of Journalists of Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI). In response to this judicial intervention, the UNJCI promptly announced its intention to appeal the decision, a development closely watched across African politics and by Panafrica News outlets. Given the inability to convene the ordinary congress within the statutory timeframe, and with the incumbent leadership’s mandate expiring…

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024-2025 biennial report for Burkina Faso reveals significant progress in public health, even amidst persistent security, humanitarian, and climate-related obstacles. Among the report’s standout accomplishments is the widespread implementation of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts, marking a pivotal step in preventing malaria and safeguarding child health. Additionally, the WHO PEN package was rolled out in six health districts, bolstering the integrated management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level. A significant policy milestone during this biennium is the enactment of…

The Burkina Faso government has achieved a historic milestone in its fight against malaria, with a dramatic reduction in both cases and fatalities in 2025 as the nation pushes toward elimination by 2030. During a press briefing in Ouagadougou, Dr. Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, Minister of Health, unveiled striking declines in malaria statistics. Total cases plummeted from 10,805,000 in 2024 to 7,329,000 in 2025—a 32% drop. Among children under 5, the reduction exceeded 1,900,000 cases, representing a 38% decrease. Malaria-related deaths also fell sharply from 3,523 in 2024 to 1,900 in…

Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% to boost healthcare access The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to reduce the cost of essential generic medications and medical supplies, with reductions as high as 72%. This strategic move aims to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The announcement follows a Council of Ministers meeting held on February 12, 2026, where officials approved sweeping price adjustments for drugs distributed through the Central Purchasing Unit for Essential Generic Medicines (CAMEG). The new rates will take…