Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), passed away on Thursday in Paris. Hayatou, a prominent figure in African football for decades, died at the age of 77, just one day before his 78th birthday. He was born on August 9, 1946, in Garoua, Cameroon. Here are 10 interesting facts about Issa Hayatou 1. Longest-Serving CAF President: Issa Hayatou served as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for 29 years, from 1988 to 2017, making him the longest-serving president in the organisation’s history. 2. Olympic Ties: In addition to his role in football, Hayatou was also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 2001 to 2020, contributing to global sports governance. 3. Athletic Background: Before his administrative career, Hayatou was an accomplished athlete, excelling in basketball and athletics in his home country of Cameroon. 4. Key in Africa’s World Cup Slots: Hayatou was instrumental in increasing Africa’s sl...
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has announced its intention to join forces with the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference in a nationwide protest against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, and what they describe as worsening governance in the country. The protest, scheduled for October 11, 2024, is expected to draw significant attention to the environmental degradation caused by galamsey and the perceived lapses in leadership in addressing the issue. The Catholic Bishops have been vocal in their criticisms of illegal mining, which has devastated large portions of Ghana’s forests, farmlands, and water bodies. They argue that despite various government initiatives to combat galamsey, the issue persists, posing a serious threat to the environment and livelihoods across the country. GRASAG, representing the voices of Ghana’s graduate students, has expressed concerns about the future of the nation, particularly in the areas of environmental cons...
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