Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers’ Towels After Afcon Controversy

Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers’ Towels After Afcon Controversy

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The controversy came to light during the semi-final…

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Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers’ Towels After Afcon Controversy

East Africa: WOAH Urges Stricter Measures to Protect East Africa’s Livestock

Addis Ababa — The Horn of Africa’s livestock sector, a cornerstone of the region’s economy and a critical source of food, income, and employment, faces growing threats that require urgent action, according to Baba Soumare, Deputy Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). “Livestock has huge potential for food security, livelihoods, business,…

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