FIFA and African football community pay tribute to Issa Hayatou
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his sorrow at the news, paying tribute to Hayatou’s lifelong dedication to sports administration.
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Senegal’s President, Faye discloses his salary and assets
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently declared his assets to the Constitutional Council, showcasing his commitment to transparency, as reported in the Official Journal on Monday, July 29.
Facebook Meta fined $220 million by Nigeria
Facebook Meta has yet to respond to the fine. The FCCPC noted that Meta was aware of the investigation, which spanned thirty-eight months.
How Europe manipulates to rule, according to President Traoré
“Economically, who among you has never called Chinese products fake? But today, I can tell you we are all wrong. China has reached a very advanced level of technology. Most of these countries source their products from China, put their brands on them, and sell them back to us,” he said.
Marthe Nounfoh Fare, PEN International member faces prison threat in Togo
“Oddly, the authorities were the ones who had looked for and contacted the ‘complainant’ about the video,” noted the London-based organization.
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers : Full breakdown of the groups
This event revealed the 12 groups in which 48 African teams will compete for a chance to secure one of the 24 spots in the tournament.
Malcolm Barcola joins FC Paços de Ferreira in Portugal
Addressing the club’s supporters, Barcola conveyed his commitment and optimism: “I always strive to give my best for the club, and I hope we can make our way back to the Primeira Liga.”
Emmanuel Adebayor accused of sabotaging Togo in the 2006 World Cup
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Maman Chérif Touré, a former player of Togo’s national team, made explosive accusations against his former teammate Emmanuel Adebayor. Touré claims that Adebayor played a key role in Togo’s early exit from the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Princess Lalla Latifa, mother of Morocco’s King, dies at 78
Princess Lalla Latifa, widow of King Hassan II and mother of the current Moroccan King Mohammed VI, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, as announced by the Royal Palace spokesperson. She has already been laid to rest.
Kenya deploys military amid protests over new taxes
President William Ruto denounced these protests as “anarchy” and pledged stringent measures to restore order. In a statement on Wednesday, he called for national dialogue and announced the withdrawal of the 2024-25 budget proposal, which included tax increases.