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As the national independent electoral commission (CENA) officially declared the provisional results, a pivotal chapter unfolds in Benin’s political narrative. Securing an overwhelming 94.05% of the votes, Romuald Wadagni transcends his previous role as the acclaimed Minister of Economy to become the nation’s president-elect. His victory resonates with a promise of stability and continuity, celebrated […]
Tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final show no signs of fading. The controversy deepened after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee controversially awarded Morocco a 3-0 forfeit victory on March 17, despite Senegal’s 1-0 triumph on the field. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) swiftly escalated the matter by appealing […]
The Beninese electoral landscape closed its doors on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and the outcome could not have been more reassuring. Against all odds in a West African subregion plagued by turmoil, Cotonou emerged as a beacon of stability, validating President Patrice Talon’s final security gambit before his term’s end. The stakes were monumental. With […]
Nearly three months following the event, the CAN 2025 final continues to spark significant debate. On January 18th in Rabat, Senegal initially secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco after extra time. However, on March 17th, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially overturned this outcome, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win by forfeit. The CAF appeal […]
Precisely at 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 electoral precincts nationwide commenced their operations. Nearly 8 million registered citizens are anticipated to cast their ballots, selecting the individual who will succeed Patrice Talon, thereby marking a significant milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. Cotonou – The electoral process was initiated with the first light of […]
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football news Fixtures/Results/Standings Top scorers Assists Algeria Morocco Tunisia Ivory Coast Senegal CAN 2025 CAF president’s surprise visit to Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy Nearly a month after the African Football Confederation stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title in favor of Morocco, CAF President Patrice Motsepe arrived in Dakar for an official visit that […]
The drama surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final is far from over. Two months after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially awarded the title to Morocco via administrative decision, Sénégal has taken the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Adding fuel to the fire, a senior member of […]
Led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, a high-level military delegation from Morocco embarked on a working visit to Mauritania this week. The delegation was received by President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghezouani in the capital, Nouakchott, marking a significant step in bilateral […]
Led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, a high-ranking Moroccan military delegation concluded a significant working visit to Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Tuesday. meeting with mauritanian leadership During the visit, General Berrid was received by President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghezouani at the Presidential […]
A wave of concern has swept across Burkina Faso, particularly within the Muslim community and civil society, following the mysterious disappearance of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious leader from Bobo-Dioulasso, the nation’s second-largest city, has not been seen since March 31st. A week after his last public appearance, swirling rumors of abduction and the […]
The recent confrontation along the shared border of Burkina Faso and Niger is not an isolated event but rather a significant chapter in the ongoing power struggle between the Sahel’s two dominant jihadist entities: the Al-Qaeda-aligned Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). The […]