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Morocco win 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after organisers strip title from Senegal

African football chiefs stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday night and awarded the trophy to Morocco with a 3-0 forfeit victory.

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Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over walkout protest in final

Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title after Morocco’s appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee was upheld

The Guardian - UK

Senegal stripped of Afcon title in unprecedented move – handing Morocco victory

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in the Afcon final in protest at Morocco being awarded a late penalty

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Morocco declared 2025 Afcon winners as Senegal stripped of title in dramatic u-turn

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, with Morocco now declared the winners of the tournament. The decision stems from the final match where Senegal beat Morocco 1-0, but their players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal's…

The Independent UK

Senegal stripped of AFCON title as Morocco declared 2025 winners due to player walk-off

Result of the hugely controversial final has been overturned

Evening Standard

Senegal’s crisis: why debt restructuring may be the least bad option

Senegal is facing a serious debt crisis. The IMF estimated the country’s debt at 132% of GDP at the end of 2024. Debt servicing costs are projected at 5.5 trillion CFA francs (about $9.1 billion) this year, eating up a growing share of tax revenue.

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Benin singer OPA wins 2026 RFI African music prize

In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and traditional Beninese sounds won over both the public vote and the jury for the annual 'Prix Découvertes', headed up by Franco-Senegalese rap star MC Solaar.

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Khaby Lame is the world’s most followed TikToker: the story of a Senegalese-born star who sold his identity

His name is Khabane Lame, but he is known worldwide as Khaby Lame. Born in Dakar, Senegal, he is the most followed content creator on TikTok.

The Conversation

The Best Caitlin Clark Moments From Team USA's World Cup Opener vs. Senegal

The Fever guard returned to the court on Wednesday in the U.S.'s 110–46 win.

Sports Illustrated

Senegalese MPs vote to double jail terms for same-sex relations

Senegal's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a new law that doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. MPs also backed a move to hand jail terms of between three and seven years to people who promote or finance same-sex relationships.

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Senegal lawmakers approve new bill toughening punishment for homosexual acts

Senegal’s parliament has approved a law that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely conservative West African nation

The Independent UK

Caitlin Clark Shines as Team USA Rolls Over Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier Opener

Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers powered Team USA to a blowout win.

Sports Illustrated

A Senegal boarding school that drew students from the US is at the center of an abuse investigation

The American Dara Academy in Senegal is at the center of abuse allegations after students describe harsh punishments in a room they call the “magic room.”

The Independent UK

Kyle Walker calls time on England career with 100-cap landmark agonisingly close

Burnley right-back Walker has announced his international retirement having made the last of his 96 appearances against Senegal last June.

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Burundi nominates former Senegalese president Sall for UN chief

A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.

The Times of India

'Immediately freeze all H-1Bs': Texas gunman came on a tourist visa but over 70 Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration

In a reaction to the 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne shooting two people and injuring 14 others in downtown Austin after US struck Iran, over 70 Texas Republicans have now signed a letter to Congress asking to stop all immigration, including that of H-1B, a specialty work visa, as "we must know…

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Football lawmakers plan crackdown on player protests and covering mouth on field

Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches.

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Epstein files reveal links to Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire circles of power

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara – according to emails and financial records related to the convicted sex offender released by the United States…

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The Independent UK

Senegal introduces legislation to boost minimum sentence for homosexuality to 5 years

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation in parliament that would toughen the prison term for homosexuality in the West African nation to at least five years from the current minimum of one year

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Senegal approves draft law to double prison terms for homosexual acts

Senegal’s government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines.

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Morocco jails 18 Senegal fans for hooliganism at Cup of Nations final

Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.

The Independent UK

Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final

A Moroccan court has sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters try to storm the field

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Senegal prosecutor says student died in fall, amid claims of police torture

A Senegalese public prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a student, who protesters say was killed by the police, in fact died after "jumping from the fourth floor" of his residence while fleeing a fire.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal university suspends student associations following deadly clashes

Senegal’s largest university has suspended student associations after violent demonstrations over unpaid grants led to the death of a student. The victim’s family has called on the judiciary to clarify the circumstances of his death after an autopsy report circulating on social media showed multiple traumas.

The Independent UK

Senegalese university students say death of protester dashes hope for change

Thousands of students have left Senegal’s top university after authorities closed student housing and suspended classes indefinitely

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