Algeria-France tensions rise over alleged abduction of dissident Amir DZ

Tensions between Algeria and France are once again escalating. On Thursday, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d’affaires of the French embassy to protest the extension of the provisional detention of an Algerian consular officer. «The purpose of this summons was to lodge a protest in the strongest terms against the extension, yesterday, for an additional year, of the provisional detention of an Algerian consular officer», the ministry said in

Did the Ivorian Federation support Senegal against Morocco

A claim widely circulating on social media, and relayed by some Senegalese outlets, alleges that the president of the Ivorian Football Federation has sided with Senegal in its dispute with Morocco following the 2025 AFCON final. The narrative appears to stem from an article by the Senegalese platform Senenews, which claims that Yacine Idriss Diallo expressed support for Dakar. However, no evidence supports this claim. There has been no statement, press release, or interview confirming such a

Gims held in extended custody over real estate project near Marrakech

Under the watchful eye of the French justice system for suspected organized money laundering, singer Gims is currently undergoing extended questioning due to his alleged ties to a luxury real estate project in Morocco, as announced by the National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PNACO) this Thursday to AFP. According to Africa Intelligence, the investigation is particularly focused on the Sunset Village Private Residences near Marrakech, a project endorsed by the artist. In this

Le Sénégal annonce vouloir déposer plainte pour corruption contre la CAF

Le Sénégal a annoncé son intention de déposer une plainte pour corruption contre cinq personnes devant les tribunaux de Wahsington ou New York, suite à la décision de la CAF de lui retirer le titre de la CAN 2025, a déclaré l'avocat Seydou Diagne. Lors d'une conférence de presse jeudi à Paris, Diagne a précisé que la plainte ne ciblerait pas la Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, à

Senegal anuncia su intención de presentar una denuncia por corrupción contra la CAF

Senegal ha anunciado su intención de presentar una denuncia por corrupción contra cinco personas ante los tribunales de Washington o Nueva York, tras la decisión de la CAF de retirarle el título de la CAN 2025, declaró el abogado Seydou Diagne. Durante una rueda de prensa el jueves en París, Diagne precisó que la denuncia no estaría dirigida contra la Federación Real Marroquí de Fútbol, que fue la que presentó

Senegal to file corruption complaint against five individuals over AFCON title

Senegal said it will file a «corruption complaint» against five individuals in connection with the CAF decision that stripped them of the 2025 AFCON title, according to lawyer Seydou Diagne. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday in Paris, Diagne clarified that the complaint would not target the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which had filed the appeal leading to the ruling. He added the complaint will be lodged either in New York or Washington. «To reassure the

Senegal to parade AFCON trophy in Paris despite being stripped of it

Senegal will present the Africa Cup of Nations trophy ahead of their friendly against Peru in Paris on Saturday, despite being stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Senegalese Football Federation is planning a 15-minute trophy presentation at the Stade de France, according to a schedule published on its social media ahead of the match. At a press conference in Paris, the Senegalese federation's lawyer Seydou Diagne said that CAF’s appeals body

Ahead of 2026 World Cup, six players choose Morocco in two weeks

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation intensifies its campaign to recruit players of Moroccan descent from European countries, marking a significant effort to bolster the Atlas Lions' roster amid a resurgence in Moroccan football. In a swift move, six young talents have already committed to representing Morocco, underscoring the federation's successful strategy and the growing allure of the national team.

Spanish minister receives Polisario delegation at her ministry

Sira Rego, Spain's Minister for Youth and Children, affiliated with the Communist Party and part of the Sumar coalition, hosted a delegation from the Polisario youth organization on Tuesday at her ministry's headquarters in Madrid. The discussions centered on «ways to bolster cooperation in youth initiatives, exchange expertise in guidance and training, and support joint programs addressing challenges faced by Sahrawi youth, aiming to elevate their profile on the European and

Baisse spectaculaire du décrochage scolaire au Maroc selon l'UNESCO

Le Maroc a réalisé des progrès majeurs dans l'élargissement de l'accès à l'éducation, réduisant considérablement les taux d'abandon scolaire et augmentant les inscriptions au cours des deux dernières décennies, selon l'UNESCO. Cependant, des défis subsistent, notamment des taux élevés de redoublement, des coûts croissants pour les familles et des disparités