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Less than a month after Africa’s football governing body stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title following chaotic scenes in the final against Morocco on January 19, another …
FIFA sanctions referee after controversial africa cup final Read More
The Africa Cup of Nations final, ultimately secured by Morocco against Senegal on January 18, continues to generate significant discussion. Initially, the trophy was awarded to Senegal’s Lions of Teranga; …
Senegal-Morocco can final: supporters released, legal battles persist Read More
In a move that signals a significant shift in Benin’s political climate, former President Thomas Boni Yayi has publicly extended his support to Romuald Wadagni following his rise to power. …
Benin moves toward reconciliation as former president endorses new leadership Read More
The inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as president marks a pivotal shift for the financial ecosystem in Cotonou. National and global investors are closely monitoring the initial indicators of an administration …
Financial markets respond to the election of Benin’s new head of state Read More
The final figures for the presidential election held on April 12 have been officially released by the Constitutional Court, revealing a significant participation rate of 63.55%. This landmark statistic highlights …
Benin’s democratic revival: a record 63.55% voter turnout confirmed Read More
Bavarian offensive brilliance secures narrow victory against Madrid On the evening of April 15, 2026, the Allianz Arena became the stage for a high-scoring masterclass as Bayern Munich defeated Real …
Champions league: bayern munich overcomes real madrid while arsenal is held by sporting cp Read More
Pape Gueye has no intention of parting with his African champion medal. Despite the Sénégal national team being officially stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in March, …
Pape Gueye refuses to return CAN 2025 medal and claims Sénégal are true champions Read More
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the northern region of Burkina Faso was once again the site of intense conflict. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) announced …
Gsim claims takeover of military outpost in Gorbla near Ouahigouya Read More
A significant debate is currently unfolding in Gabon concerning recently introduced regulations governing social media usage. The controversy escalated following the publication of a decree outlining these new rules, originally …
Gabon’s new social media decree: banning pseudonyms sparks national debate Read More
In a significant political gesture, Benin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates, extended its congratulations to the newly elected presidential duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata following the April 2026 …
Benin 2026 election: opposition party ‘les démocrates’ congratulates wadagni-talata duo Read More
Nearly two weeks after Faustin Archange Touadéra was sworn in to lead the Central African Republic’s seventh republic, former prime minister and MLPC leader Martin Ziguélé has voiced his concerns. …
Central african republic’s political crisis sparks urgent call for dialogue and reform Read More
fc barcelona’s champions league journey ends in the quarter-finals despite a valiant 2-1 away victory against atlético de madrid. the catalans, trailing 2-0 from the first leg, couldn’t complete the …
Champions league: barcelona ousted by atlético despite comeback attempt Read More