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WORLD4d agoMorocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearingThursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title. While Senegal won the match on the pitch in Rabat 10 months ago, the Confederation of African Football later overturned the result because the Lions of Teranga had left the pitch in protest mid-game before coming back on. The three-judge panel is expected to issue a verdict soon.France 24 [en]
WORLD5d agoSenegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.France 24 [en]
WORLD5d agoMorocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearingThursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title. While Senegal won the match on the pitch in Rabat ten months ago, the Confederation of African Football latter overturned the result because the Teranga Lions had left the pitch in protest mid-game before coming back on. The three-judge panel is expected to issue a verdict soon.France 24 [en]
MILITARY5d agoIn first, Israeli firms, delegation display at Morocco’s Marrakech Airshow“This marks Israel’s first official participation in the defense exhibition held in Morocco since the signing of the Abraham Accords,” Israel’s Ministry of Defense said.Breaking Defense
MILITARY5d agoIsrael opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence showIsrael opened its first national pavilion at Morocco's Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel's top military contractors.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD5d agoCAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within daysThe Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY5d agoMorocco, gateway for Emirati defense industries on the continentLa présence massive des fournisseurs émiratis de matériel militaire au Marrakech Air Show n’est qu’une manifestation d’un phénomène plus large. Pour Abou Dhabi, le Maroc est plus qu’un marché, c’est aussi un pays stratégique pour séduire les armées de tout le continent.Jeune Afrique
WORLD5d agoSenegal, Morocco to know AFCON verdict within days — CASBy Adegboyega Adeleye Senegal and Morocco have been told to expect a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on their controversial Africa Cup of Nations title dispute within days. According to ESPN, CAS Director General Matthieu Reeb said the three-member panel hearing Senegal’s appeal aims to issue its decision “a few days […] The post Senegal, Morocco to know AFCON verdict within days — CAS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoSenegal vs Morocco: CAS to decide who really won AFCONSenegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.Africanews [en]
WORLD6d agoThe AFCON final is being played in court – when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champion?Le Tribunal arbitral du sport doit se prononcer sur la décision de retirer au Sénégal son titre de champion d'Afrique des Nations 2025. Cependant, les supporters ne doivent pas s'attendre à un verdict immédiat.BBC Afrique
WORLD6d agoSenegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports courtSenegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty during the chaotic final roughly nine months ago.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS6d agoMohamed Rabie Khlie, the head of ONCF tasked with putting Morocco on track for the 2030 World CupSous la houlette de l’ingénieur de 63 ans, l’Office national des chemins de fer a réussi à moderniser et à étendre le réseau ferroviaire du royaume. Mais au prix d’un équilibre financier précaire et de retards dans sa mue en société anonyme.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 7CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to MoroccoCourt of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 7Algeria-United Arab Emirates: what their rupture changes for MoroccoPris entre un allié émirati de plus en plus offensif et une Algérie déterminée à reprendre toute sa place dans le Sahel, le Maroc se retrouve au cœur d’un jeu régional qui se tend. La rupture entre Alger et Abou Dhabi pourrait rebattre bien plus de cartes qu’il n’y paraît.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 7CAN 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal: a third half in front of the Court of Arbitration for SportLe Sénégal, le Maroc et la CAF plaideront ce jeudi devant l’instance d’arbitrage de Lausanne. Objectif : trancher enfin le litige né de la finale de la dernière CAN, alors que le titre n’a toujours pas été réattribué, près d’un an après le match qui a mis le feu aux poudres.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 6Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakersThe event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Morocco: those (men and women) who whisper in the ear of Fatima-Ezzahra El MansouriPour comprendre l’ascension de la nouvelle cheffe du gouvernement, il faut regarder ceux qui l’entourent. Intimes, stratèges, équilibristes ou protégés, ils racontent aussi la trajectoire singulière du Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM) et les réseaux sur lesquels la femme politique pourra s’appuyer.Jeune Afrique
CYBEROct 3“Morocco used Pegasus in Spain” to spy on ministers, an Amnesty International report concludesEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 3The first woman appointed head of government in Morocco, Sahelian juntas at the UN, the post-Orano in Niger… The 5 news not to be missedCette semaine, le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur la nomination de Fatima-Ezzahra El Mansouri, première femme à la tête du gouvernement marocain, décrypte l’entourage de Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, analyse la stratégie diplomatique commune des juntes sahéliennes, examine la relance de l’uranium au Niger et s’intéresse au pari des solutions solaires pour électrifier l’Afrique rurale.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 3Morocco's first female head of government: Symbol or real reform?Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been chosen as Morocco's first female prime minister. Is her appointment a kind of symbolism, to show Morocco in a positive light? Or could Mansouri bring genuine changes for Moroccan women?DW News [en]
WORLDOct 2South Africa, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco: who is ready to be a Plan B for CAN 2027?Théoriquement, la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2027 doit se tenir en Ouganda, en Tanzanie et au Kenya. Mais face aux retards qui s’accumulent, la CAF a commencé à sonder certains pays. En tête de liste : le Maroc, l’Algérie et l’Afrique du Sud.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 1King Felipe will not call Mohamed VI before visiting Ceuta and Melilla and Spain awaits a "response" from MoroccoEl jefe del Estado y su mujer pasarán dos jornadas en las ciudades autónomas con el objetivo de estar cerca de la gente LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 1In Morocco, despite the appointment of a female prime minister, the glass ceiling for women remainsOut of 395 MPs elected to Parliament following the September 23 election, women remain in the minority – just 107 seats. Yet, the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri by the king brings hope.Le Monde [en]
WORLDOct 1Morocco presented its plan for the 2030 World Cup in Buenos Aires: “We dream of a final against Argentina”The African country will host the next World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. A delegation presented the progress of the impressive project at the Olé Summit 2026. Stadiums, infrastructure, player training, and the dream of hosting the final were discussed.Clarín