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Two months post-final, following a hard-fought TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 showdown that ended 1-0 on the pitch, the CAF Appeal Jury upheld a controversial forfeit decision against Senegal, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory. The grounds cited? The Senegalese team’s temporary walkout—just ten minutes long. The CAF’s ruling, grounded in Articles 82 […]
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2026 – The World Bank has greenlit a $150 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to bolster continuous access to crucial health and education services across Mali. This significant funding initiative is designed to address the persistent climate, security, and economic hurdles that have impacted the nation in recent years. […]
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 on March 25 in Ouagadougou under the patronage of Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, concluded on March 27. This high-level gathering brought together political leaders, both domestic and international experts, and Technical and Financial Partners (TFPs). Discussions centered on critical […]
The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) recently hosted a pivotal discussion in Burkina Faso, addressing a pressing concern: « How can local financing sustain sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services amid shrinking international aid and growing security challenges? » With external funding for SRH plummeting, Burkina Faso faces a critical hurdle—maintaining […]
Morocco awarded CAN 2025 title as Senegal appeals to CAS Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) following a controversial final against Senegal, prompting the defending champions to formally contest the decision with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal […]
Examining the latest economic data, Togo’s consumer price index demonstrated a contained yet perceptible upward movement in February 2026. The nation experienced a moderate increase in prices during this period, with the overall inflation rate reaching 0.4%. This figure represents a slight acceleration when compared to the 0.2% recorded in the month immediately preceding February, […]
The United States is significantly enhancing its diplomatic signals aimed at Niger, marking a notable increase in its strategic engagement within the Sahel. This intensified focus on Niamey follows earlier, similar diplomatic initiatives undertaken in both Mali and Burkina Faso. These concentrated efforts underscore Washington’s deliberate attempt to reassert its influence and reinforce vital security […]
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 : […]
On March 9, 2026, Togo’s diplomatic strategy became the subject of intense scrutiny. The Russian Minister of Defense, Andrei Belousov, landed in Lomé the previous day for a high-level meeting with Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. While this encounter was confirmed by presidential sources to Jeune Afrique, no official statement was released afterward. This deliberate […]
A massive shock has hit the world of football in Sénégal and across the continent. Exactly two months after celebrating their second Coupe d’Afrique des Nations victory on Maroc soil, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made the unprecedented decision to strip the Lions de la Téranga of their title. Although Sénégal won the […]
A massive shake-up has hit the football world as the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) decided to revoke the Sénégal national team’s recent championship. The title, originally secured on the pitch during the January 18 final, has now been handed to Maroc. This development, which has dominated West Africa insider news, follows a lengthy review […]