Amidst swirling allegations of political maneuvering and conspiracy theories, the Senegalese Football Federation president's claims of Moroccan influence over the CAF during the Africa Cup of Nations final paint a contentious picture. However, a closer examination reveals these assertions may be more about strategic posturing than substantive conflict.
Unlike the assassination of Mehdi Ben Barka, the death of General Dlimi received little attention. But this was not the case in 2015, when Dlimi’s nephew argued that the death of his uncle was plotted by Washington, referring to the suspicious relationship between the Moroccan general and France.
The recent episode of France 2's investigative program «Complément d'enquête» has intensified tensions between Algiers and Paris, following revelations about Emmanuel Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a move perceived as a betrayal by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. As diplomatic relations fray, Algeria seems to be recalibrating its approach, downplaying the Western Sahara issue in favor of mending ties with France.
The corruption allegations surrounding Senegal’s victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are taking an increasingly contentious turn, as Senegalese journalist Pape Alé Niang, Director General of Senegal’s public broadcaster RTS1, fuels the controversy by circulating a misleading video questioning FIFA’s neutrality. Despite the claims having been debunked, the rapid spread of this misinformation raises questions about possible political
On Friday, January 23, Morocco and Sabena Engineering unveiled plans for a new 9,000-square-meter aerospace maintenance center in Benslimane. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on servicing military aircraft and helicopters, specifically the Lockheed Martin C-130 and F-16 models, as announced by the Belgian Embassy in Rabat via a statement on social media. ????? Morocco and Sabena Engineering are collaborating to build a strategic defense industry.? 9,000 m² maintenance center in
Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), has signed an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, and the OCP Group. Under this agreement, the Group will support the installation of 30 mini-pitches across the Kingdom as part of the «FIFA Arena» project. Infantino officially launched the «FIFA Arena» initiative during the 75th FIFA Congress, held in
A delegation from the Polisario Front, led by its so-called «minister of foreign affairs», Mohamed Yeslam Beissat, met Thursday in Washington with an official from the Trump administration. Contrary to claims circulated by the Front’s media over the past two days, the meeting’s agenda did not include discussions on a self-determination referendum or the independence of Western Sahara. A source close to the matter told Yabiladi, the American representative
The Tijaniyya zawiya of Morocco has issued a call to preserve the sacred nature of the spiritual and historical ties that unite the Moroccan and Senegalese peoples. In a statement signed by its leader, Sheikh Mohamed El Kebir Ben Sidi Ahmed Tijani, the religious order warned against «any attempt to exploit sports competitions for purposes of division, extremism, or discord». The brotherhood said it is closely monitoring the tensions that have surfaced on social media following the
La récente Coupe d'Afrique des Nations au Maroc a mis en lumière les forces et les faiblesses de l'approche sécuritaire du pays, notamment lors des incidents survenus pendant les matchs Algérie-Nigéria et la finale. Abderrahim Bourkia, expert en sociologie du sport, souligne l'importance de renforcer la formation des acteurs impliqués et de promouvoir un journalisme sportif plus éthique pour mieux préparer le Maroc à accueillir de
La reciente Copa Africana de Naciones en Marruecos ha puesto de relieve las fortalezas y debilidades del enfoque de seguridad del país, especialmente durante los incidentes ocurridos en los partidos entre Argelia y Nigeria y en la final. Abderrahim Bourkia, experto en sociología del deporte, destaca la importancia de fortalecer la formación de los actores involucrados y de promover un periodismo deportivo más ético para preparar mejor a Marruecos para acoger
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