In an address following the decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF President Patrice Motsepe acknowledged the credibility challenges facing African football and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to integrity and transparency. Stressing the need for reform, Motsepe emphasized that CAF will not tolerate preferential treatment and is dedicated to ensuring fair and impartial decision-making across its judicial bodies.
Saudi Arabia has officially declared that tomorrow, Thursday, will be the concluding day of the holy month of Ramadan. Consequently, Friday, March 20, will usher in the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr. In Qatar, the Crescent Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has confirmed that Thursday will also be the last day of Ramadan, with Eid al-Fitr commencing on Friday. The United Arab Emirates has echoed this announcement, with the Presidential Court stating that
Despite making up a significant portion of Morocco's population, young Moroccans express deep skepticism toward political institutions, with recent Afrobarometer data revealing a stark generational divide in trust levels and perceptions of corruption. While committed to democratic principles, this demographic is more critical of their implementation and engages in alternative forms of political participation, highlighting a disconnect between youth and traditional political structures.
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
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