CAF declared Morocco African champions two months after the tournament, following Senegal’s infamous pitch walk-off, an unprecedented decision. Experts see it as both a delayed enforcement of the rules and a move to deter similar incidents.
Algerian media have been abuzz since yesterday following the decision by CAF’s Appeals Committee, which ruled in favor of Morocco as the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal’s last-minute withdrawal. Guests on Algerian television programs described the ruling as evidence of «corruption» and «interference by Moroccan authorities» in the affairs of the continental football body. Some commentators even went as far as calling for Algeria
After announcing plans to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the stripping of its AFCON 2025 title, awarded to Morocco on forfeit, Senegal has taken a new step, calling for an independent international investigation into suspected corruption within CAF’s governing bodies. In a statement issued on March 18, the Senegalese government expressed its «deep dismay» over the ruling by CAF’s Appeals Committee, describing it as
Abdelilah El Messaoudi, a Moroccan national and one of Belgium’s most wanted cocaine traffickers, has reportedly fled Turkey, where he was facing imminent extradition to Belgium, and taken refuge in Morocco. Citing informed sources, Belgian newspaper De Morgen reported on Tuesday that El Messaoudi managed to leave Turkey in recent weeks and is now in Morocco. The Antwerp-based suspect, known as «Black» or «Narcos», had been in Turkish custody since 2023 following
The recent spike in fuel prices in Morocco has sparked a wave of discontent. Lawmakers are pressing the government for transparency and action, questioning the rapid price hikes, inadequate fuel reserves, and the effectiveness of regulatory measures in safeguarding the country's energy security.
The Secretary-General of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Sow, has strongly criticized the Confederation of African Football’s decision to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, in remarks relayed by Senegalese media. He alleged serious irregularities in the process, describing the ruling as a «grave transgression». «This morning, we were invited to a hearing by videoconference, where each side was supposed to present its arguments. Our
The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), a member of the governing coalition, is distancing itself from the exceptional aid announced by the Akhannouch government to support transport professionals. The measure, intended to offset the impact of global oil price fluctuations, was unveiled on Tuesday, but not all coalition partners are on board. Hicham Sabiry, Secretary of State for Employment, voiced his reservations during a program broadcast on Al Aoula on Tuesday. According to him, the
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Abdellatif Jouahri, maintains a cautious yet confident stance, asserting that Morocco's economic fundamentals remain strong despite international uncertainties.
Israel is gearing up to host the second edition of the Moroccan-Israeli economic forum centered on High-Tech, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations in the realm of innovation. «A Moroccan economic delegation is anticipated to visit the Hebrew state in the coming weeks, spearheaded by a prominent Israeli NGO», reported Africa Intelligence on Tuesday. This visit is part of a twelve-week intensive initiative titled «Connect2Innovate», aimed at
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded on Tuesday, March 17, at around 11:24 p.m. in the Alboran Sea, near the Strait of Gibraltar. According to a bulletin from Morocco’s National Institute of Geophysics, the quake occurred at a latitude of 36.050°N and a longitude of 4.669°W, at a depth of 55 km. The tremor was felt across several regions in both Morocco and Spain. Online reports indicate it was experienced in cities ranging from Tangier to Casablanca, including Tetouan,
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