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Africa celebrates Senegal's AFCON win over Morocco amid deep tensions

When Senegal triumphed over host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, celebrations erupted across the continent, from Dakar to Lagos. Social media buzzed with declarations that African football had prevailed while Morocco faltered. This reaction revealed longstanding......

AFCON 2025 final: Senegalese student union denies any attacks in Morocco

The General Union of Senegalese Students in Morocco (UGESM) has firmly denied reports alleging attacks against Senegalese students in the Kingdom following the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. After Senegal’s victory in a tense final, several claims circulated on social media suggesting......

Senegal reaffirms its support for the Atlantic Initiative and Morocco’s territorial integrity

Senegal has reiterated its firm support for the Atlantic Initiative and Morocco’s territorial integrity, reaffirming the strength of diplomatic ties between the two countries. This position was expressed during a meeting held on Friday in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,......

Morocco and Senegal mark six decades of lasting partnership with symposium in Laayoune

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is set to host a symposium on October 27 in collaboration with the Timbuktu Institute – African Center for Peace Studies, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Morocco-Senegal cooperation. The event will take place at the ASARI Campus of UM6P......

Senegal bans mobile phones in schools

The Senegalese government has announced a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in all public and private schools starting next academic year. Authorities argue that uncontrolled phone use undermines the essential mission of schools. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Education explained......

Deadly boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving nearly 50 dead and dozens missing

A devastating migrant tragedy unfolded off the coast of Mauritania on Tuesday night when a pirogue carrying 160 people capsized, resulting in at least 49 deaths, according to AFP. Survivors recount the disaster Seventeen men survived the incident, including eleven Senegalese and six Gambians. After......

Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, leaving 69 dead and dozens missing

At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......

Fez Ziarra grows as a center of Senegalese spiritual connection

The annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez, Morocco, has become an increasingly essential spiritual journey for Senegalese faithful. Once limited to religious elites, the Ziarra now attracts thousands from across Senegal, reflecting a broader embrace of spiritual......

Senegal’s growing enthusiasm for the Ziarra of Fez

The annual “Ziarra” pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez has been gaining momentum in Senegal, attracting an ever-wider circle of devotees beyond the traditional Sufi brotherhoods, according to the Senegalese daily Le Soleil. Once considered the preserve......