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SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP CAF overturns the outcome of CAN 2025 final, awarding the title to Morocco after ruling Senegal defaulted. Two months after Senegal’s dramatic victory over Morocco in the African Cup of Nations (CAN) final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a stunning reversal. On March 17, the CAF Appeals Jury […]
In a stunning turn of events for West Africa insider news, the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winner of the CAN 2025. This decision follows a highly controversial final where the Sénégal national team was ultimately sanctioned with a 3-0 forfeit defeat. A dramatic reversal in Rabat The original match, […]
The Republic of Niger is advancing its healthcare system by establishing an integrated digital ecosystem, backed by a significant bilateral agreement with the United States. This landmark partnership, valued at $179.3 million over five years, combines American funding with local resource mobilization to enhance public health outcomes across the country. a strategic investment in health […]
Recently, WAPCO (Niger), in collaboration with the local livestock bureau, successfully carried out a vital vaccination and deworming campaign for cattle in the Zinder region. This important initiative reached seven pastoral encampments, including N’Guel Eléfi and Tesker, delivering essential services to over 10,000 animals. This event marks the successful conclusion of the initial phase of […]
The United States and Niger have formalized a five-year collaborative agreement, allocating a substantial $178 million to bolster the healthcare infrastructure within the Sahelian nation. This significant financial commitment underscores a shared objective to enhance public health outcomes across Niger. An official statement from the American Embassy in Niamey clarified that this funding aims to […]
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts as Western powers recalibrate their strategies toward the region’s military-led governments. Recent diplomatic maneuvers by the United States and the European Union suggest a cautious re-engagement with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—nations that have increasingly distanced themselves from traditional Western allies. On February […]
1,1 milliard d’euros pour le Niger, Burkina et la RDC : le plan sanitaire des USA pour l’Afrique poursuit sa vague d’adhésion Muriel EDJO, Agence Ecofin Ces conventions visent le renforcement des capacités de la RDC et du Burkina Faso à répondre aux menaces sanitaires avant qu’elles se propagent hors de leurs territoires. DR
Niger and united states forge five-year health cooperation pact On Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Niamey, Niger and the United States officially formalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in the health sector. This strategic alliance, as detailed in the official statement, is designed to fortify Niger’s healthcare infrastructure, fostering the […]
Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, undertook an official visit to the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The primary objectives of this visit were to personally inspect the facility’s infrastructure and equipment, evaluate the working conditions of the healthcare personnel, and engage in direct discussions with staff to […]
The U.S. Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso, securing a $147 million funding commitment. This landmark agreement aims to bolster the West African nation’s fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases while strengthening its epidemiological surveillance and emergency response systems. According to the official statement, the […]
On February 20, a judge issued an interim injunction suspending the regular congress that was to oversee leadership renewal at the Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI), following a collective lawsuit demanding strict adherence to governing statutes. The UNJCI leadership immediately appealed the decision. With the statutory deadline looming and the current leadership’s […]
The Burkina Faso has achieved a remarkable milestone in its fight against malaria, moving closer to its ambitious goal of eliminating the disease by 2030. In 2025, the country recorded an unprecedented drop in both malaria cases and fatalities, marking a turning point in public health. Historic reductions in malaria cases and deaths Official statistics […]