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African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title
Patrice Motsepe said the different conclusions reached by CAF’s internal bodies reflects the independence of its judicial processes.
Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes
Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.
Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.
Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across region
Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people.
Nigeria’s army chief visits Maiduguri following deadly suicide bombings
The military has blamed militant group Boko Haram for the attacks in which at least 23 people died and 108 were injured.
Madagascar’s interim leadership strengthens cooperation with Russia
Security cooperation with Moscow has already begun and other targeted sectors include agriculture and mining.
Senegalese fans in disbelief after AFCON victory overturned
Two months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football has annulled Senegal’s victory. The appeals committee of African football’s governing body has declared Morocco the winner by default. And the decision has outraged the Senegalese.
Trump tariffs hurting US manufacturers, data suggests
US factories have been struggling since President Trump imposed tariffs on a wide range of goods. Data shows that the country has lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year.
UN mission patrols South Sudan refugee camp after deadly attack
Responding to a recent deadly attack in which a Sudanese refugee lost his life, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, to assess security in the area and work with local authorities, security forces, and refugee co
AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruption
After the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on Tuesday, Dakar has taken its protest a step further: it accused the CAF of corruption and called for an international investigation on Wednesday.