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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Praises The Lions Of Téranga Following Their AFCON Win, Says “…It Permanently Writes This Generation Into The Sporting History Of Africa”
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye: “By entrusting them with the national flag, we had given them a mission. “They carried it out brilliantly, at the end of an epic match, by raising the colours of Senegal to the very summit of African football. “I congratulate our Lions for this historic victory in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. “Faced with adversity and under immense pressure, you delivered a heroic battle, made of courage, discipline and solidarity. “This new star is the fruit of collective effort, resilience and faith in excellence. “It honours the entire Nation and permanently writes...
US-Based Activist Agency Says It Has Verified 3,919 Deaths From Iran Protests
A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,919 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. The Human Rights Activists News Agency posted the revised figure, up from the previous toll of 3,308. The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 revolution. The agency has been accurate throughout the years of demonstrations in Iran, relying on a network of activists inside the country that confirms...
Taiwan Detains Journalist For Allegedly Bribing Military Officers To Provide Information To China
A journalist in Taiwan was detained on allegations of bribing army officers to provide military information to people from mainland China, as the self-ruled island cracks down on potential infiltration from Beijing. Taiwan’s Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office said in a statement that a district court ordered the detention of a television reporter and five current and retired military officers. Saturday’s statement didn’t identify the journalist, only using the surname Lin. Meanwhile, CTi TV separately said one of its reporters, Lin Chen-you, has been detained and that it wasn’t aware of the case details, urging a fair judicial process. Prosecutors accuse...
Hackers Target Iran State Tv’s Satellite Transmission To Broadcast Exiled Crown Prince
Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country’s exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not “point your weapons at the people,” footage online showed early Monday, the latest disruption to follow nationwide protests in the country. The hacking comes as the death toll in a crackdown by authorities that smothered the demonstrations reached at least 3,919 people killed, activists said. They fear the number will grow far higher as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government’s decision to shut down the internet. Meanwhile, tensions remain high between the...
Senegal Crowned 2025 AFCON Champions After Controversial Final Against Morocco
Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Morocco 1–0 after extra time to lift their second continental title. The final was largely incident-free until stoppage time of normal time, when Ismaila Sarr believed he had secured victory for Senegal with a header. However, referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo ruled out the goal for what was judged to be a foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi. Minutes later, controversy deepened as Morocco were awarded a penalty for a contentious challenge by El Hadji Malick Diouf on Brahim Diaz. The decision sparked furious reactions from the Senegal bench, with...
Emotional Nigerian Journalist Isemwa Appreciates Coach Chelle, Describes Him As “Intelligent” After Placing 3rd In AFCON
Isemwa: “I’m not here to ask you any questions, I’m just here to tell you on behalf of Nigerians that we are very very proud of you. You are a very intelligent coach, you have done well, you made us proud of this team” – Nigerian Sports Journalist, Isemwa to a very emotional Eric Chelle.
Nigerian Footballer Akor Adams, Appreciates Super Eagles Fans Over AFCON Support After Placing 3rd In AFCON
Akor Adams: “Grateful to God for the highs and lows ! A huge thank you to everyone who gave their support in every kind of way you made AFCON memorable”