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The court of first instance in Rabat sentenced, this Monday, January 19, 2026, the Algerian supporter Raouf Belkassmi to a sentence of three months in prison. This judicial decision comes after the broadcast of a video showing the individual engaging in an indecent act in the stands of a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations.
A new regulation on foreign exchange transactions will come into effect following the release of a circular from the Customs Administration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The new provisions modify the foreign exchange allowance ceilings for residents and Moroccans living abroad, affecting both travel and study stays.
The Moroccan national team is signing a historic performance in the FIFA ranking of January 2026 by reaching the eighth place in the world. This major consecration allows the Atlas Lions to enter the Top 10 for the first time since 1998, thus surpassing their previous record set in 1993.
A historic audience was recorded on M6 this Sunday, January 18, 2026 during the free-to-air broadcast of the Africa Cup of Nations final. The match between Senegal and Morocco allowed the channel to rise to the rank of second best audience of the evening on French territory.
The Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal was marked by the failure of Brahim Díaz during a decisive action at the end of the match. The Atlas Lions striker, whose technical gesture has been the subject of strong criticism, expressed his regrets and sadness on social media the day after the defeat.
The mystery surrounding the interactions between orcas and vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar has just taken a decisive step forward thanks to the latest research advances. While these muscular confrontations have been worrying sailors for several years, a recent scientific study sheds light on a fascinating peculiarity of these marine mammals: they possess a language that is unique to them, totally distinct from that of their counterparts around the globe.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has decided to take action following the incidents that marked the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal. The national body has officially announced the use of legal procedures with CAF and FIFA to rule on the withdrawal of the Senegalese team from the field during the match, an act that weighed heavily on the atmosphere of the match.
Despite Senegal’s victory in the final, Morocco has drawn a positive strategic and institutional assessment of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Beyond the sporting result, the Kingdom has exploited this event to assert its organizational capacity and maturity on the international stage.
The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has congratulated the Senegalese national team for their African Cup of Nations title won against Morocco 1-0 in Rabat, while criticizing the behavior of certain Senegalese supporters, players and staff members who left the field after a penalty was awarded in the 95th minute.
As Morocco awaited a title after half a century, the final of the African Cup of Nations took a dramatic sporting turn. Facing an imperturbable Edouard Mendy, star striker Brahim Díaz attempted a technical gesture that is now the subject of widespread criticism.
Clashes broke out in several neighborhoods of Brussels and Antwerp following the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The situation was particularly agitated around the Étangs Noirs metro station and in the Borgerhout district, requiring interventions to contain the disturbances. Nine arrests were reported as hundreds of people had gathered.
Walid Regragui spoke out following Morocco’s defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Despite the disappointment, the national team coach stated that the Atlas Lions would come back stronger in future competitions. He notably highlighted the impact of decisive details in this defeat conceded during extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.