Keywords: Senegal


CAS expects ruling on Morocco-Senegal AFCON 2025 dispute by late November

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has provided an update on the legal dispute involving Morocco and Senegal following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, saying its final ruling is expected by the end of November 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, October 19, the Lausanne-based tribunal......

Macky Sall withdraws from race to become UN secretary-general

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, saying he hopes his decision will help the Security Council identify a candidate capable of securing broader support. His announcement on October 17 followed an inconclusive......

CAS ruling expected in Morocco–Senegal AFCON final dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver a ruling before the end of October in the legal dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The case has attracted widespread attention across African football, with the outcome potentially determining......

Senegal Football: Former Coach Pape Thiaw Bereaved Following His Father’s Death

Former Senegal national team coach Pape Thiaw is mourning the loss of his father, Mamadou Thiaw, whose death has prompted messages of condolence and solidarity from members of the country’s football community. The news has drawn expressions of support for the Senegalese coach and his family as......

Morocco and Senegal Move to Deepen Security Cooperation Following Rabat Talks

Morocco and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, civil protection and the management of major sporting events following talks between their interior ministers in Rabat on Tuesday. Morocco’s Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, received......

West African migrant arrivals in Europe fall 59% in first half of 2026

The number of West African nationals reaching Europe by sea fell by 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Despite the significant decline, the UN agency warns that dangerous journeys and......

Marca says Senegal’s walk-off could cost it the Africa Cup of Nations title

The dispute over the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal has reached a decisive stage at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. According to Spanish sports newspaper Marca, Senegal’s players leaving the pitch during the match is a central issue in......

Morocco Awaits CAS Verdict After Five-Hour Hearing in AFCON Title Dispute

The legal battle over the Africa Cup of Nations title claimed by Morocco has entered a decisive phase after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concluded a hearing lasting more than five hours into Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) ruling. The tribunal......

CAN 2025: Senegal Awaits CAS Verdict After Crucial Lausanne Hearing

October 8, 2026. The dispute surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has entered a decisive stage, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) now preparing its ruling following a hearing involving the Senegalese and Moroccan sides in Lausanne. Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, secretary general......