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Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

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Mali latest to back Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara amid US and Europe support

Western Sahara has emerged as a hot spot for investment, drawing European and American firms

The Independent UK

Designing cities: should we build from scratch or keep history alive?

Cities are often described as living archives of human memory. Walk through an old neighbourhood in an Islamic city like Fez in Morocco or Cairo in Egypt, and you can see layers of history in its streets and buildings. Traces of the past remain visible in everyday life.

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Ever Wonder What An EV Motorcycle Water Crossing Would Be Like? Here You Go

To be totally clear, it's not even the craziest thing this guy experiences all day during his ride through the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

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Underground drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes uncovered by police

Spanish police have uncovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, a North African exclave, designed to transport hashish from Morocco into Spain.

The Independent UK

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Predicted Bracket: Messi Heartbreak and Spain Miss Out on Final

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

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Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

The Guardian - UK

Police bust 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco in Spanish exclave of Ceuta

Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.

Euronews

Vukic on wrong side of history, Aussies split US wins

Moroccan tennis has had a day to celebrate after Aleksandar Vukic was beaten in Marrakech, while fellow Australians had a mixed afternoon on clay in the US.

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African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January’s Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal do not happen again.

Radio France Internationale

Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title

Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling

Evening Standard

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Home Jerseys

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

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The Independent UK

Senegal vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

The Independent UK

The Morocco trip that helped me take my first step into solo travel

Having never travelled alone, Olivia Kerley was nervous to leap into the unknown – but a group adventure through Morocco proved the perfect combination of solo but supported

Evening Standard

Senegal launch Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid Africa Cup of Nations title strip

Lions of Teranga beat Morocco 1-0 back in January

The Independent UK

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye insists Senegal deserved to win the Africa Cup of Nations after his team were stripped of the title last week

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DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad: Sebastian Desabre's final selection

A prospective DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad qualified for their first tournament since 1974 as Zaire

The Conversation

Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk

The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest tournament.

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Eid ul Fitr 2026: A Rare Moment of Global Alignment

In a rare instance of near-global consensus, countries across North Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims worldwide. From Morocco and Egypt to Belgium, this unified…

The Times of India

Eid ul Fitr 2026 date in Morocco, Egypt, Belgium: Eid Friday trends worldwide as countries align festive celebrations across continents

Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, by millions across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, marking a rare global alignment. This synchronised observance highlights evolving religious practices in an interconnected world, though some nations like India will celebrate a day later due to local…

The Independent UK

Senegal and Morocco's dispute over Africa Cup title has extended beyond sports

Morocco being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title after governing body judges overturned Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final stunned soccer fans worldwide

The Independent UK

Caf executive committee member condemns ‘abject’ Afcon final decision

Former head of Senegal federation says nations must ‘fight against injustice’

The Guardian - UK

‘Unjust and ridiculous’: Senegalese football fans bewildered by Afcon debacle

Supporters of national side struggle to come to terms with decision to declare Morocco the winner of Africa Cup of Nations

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