The African Tribune

can 2025: why moroccan fans refuse to accept anything but victory As the CAN 2025 approaches, African football fever is reaching its peak. The Moroccan national team, known as the Lions of the Atlas, is under immense pressure to deliver a long-overdue triumph on home soil. For Ibrahim, a 20-year-old supporter now studying sports management in Ottawa, this year’s tournament is more than just a competition—it’s a decade-long dream in the making. a nation hungry for its first can title in nearly half a century The Moroccan football team last lifted the African Cup of Nations trophy in 1976, and the wait has been excruciating. After their historic 2022 FIFA World Cup run—where they reached the semifinals for the first time—the pressure to succeed on home turf has never been greater. I...

The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially began on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, under the auspices of Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights. This annual event, designed to inform the public about ongoing Mali anti-corruption efforts, maintained its powerful theme from the previous year: “Uniting with youth against corruption: shaping tomorrow’s integrity.”During his keynote address, Minister Kassogué emphasized the critical need for widespread mobilization to counter the “immeasurable” repercussions of corruption. He referenced former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who characterized corruption as an “insidious evil” that erodes democratic foundations, undermines the rule of law, and paves the way for organized crime and terrorism.🎯 Transition Government’...

Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. Across Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking a stand, ensuring their children are shielded from diseases that can be stopped with a simple vaccine.The maternal commitment to healthIn the Sector 9 health district of Fada N’Gourma, Nadège Thiombiano is a mother on a mission. Her 13-month-old daughter, Mouzaratou, is the center of her world. When news reached her of a fresh polio vaccination drive, Nadège didn't hesitate. She prepared her child early, viewing the appointment not just as a medical necessity, but as a sacred vow. Having witnessed the devastating physical toll of polio in her community, she is determined that her children will never suffer the same fate. "Immuni...

The United Nations and its partners are urgently calling for $5.1 billion in 2026 to address the escalating humanitarian crisis affecting 24 million people across West and Central Africa. This appeal is part of a broader global humanitarian funding request of $33 billion, aimed at protecting the most vulnerable populations from hunger, displacement, and worsening security threats in the region. a region under pressure: conflict, climate, and displacement In 2026, an estimated 42 million people in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Chad will require urgent humanitarian assistance to survive and stay safe. Charles Bernimolin, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for Wes...

The United Nations has issued an urgent call to action for West and Central Africa, where a severe humanitarian crisis continues to escalate. With 24 million vulnerable individuals in dire need of support, the UN and its partners are seeking $5.1 billion in funding to address the growing emergency in 2026. Escalating crises across the Sahel and beyond In 2026, an estimated 42 million people across eight countries—including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Chad—will require urgent assistance to survive and remain safe. The situation remains precarious, with families facing increased hunger, displacement, and protection risks. “Without immediate resources, the suffering will intensify,” warns Charles Bernimolin, H...

In recent years, West Africa has witnessed a troubling surge in military coups, reshaping the political landscape across the continent. Since 2020, several nations have experienced abrupt transfers of power, often driven by discontent over governance, security crises, and constitutional disputes. The latest incident in Benin follows this pattern, underscoring the fragility of democratic institutions in the region. A group of soldiers seized control of Benin's state television on Sunday, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of the government. The attempted coup lasted several hours before authorities confirmed it had been thwarted. Interior Minister Alassane Seidou later stated that the mutineers had launched a rebellion to destabilize the state, emphasizi...

The government of Benin announced on Sunday morning that it had thwarted an attempted coup in Cotonou. Soldiers claiming to represent a group called the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR) declared on national television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office. President Talon, who remains safe according to his close associates, is set to conclude his second term in April 2026 after two consecutive mandates. While his administration has been credited with economic growth, Benin continues to face security challenges, particularly from jihadist violence in the northern regions. By midday Sunday, the situation in Cotonou remained tense. Gunfire was reported in the capital, and military personnel had sealed off access to the presidential palace. Despite the disrupti...