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April 4, 2026, 5:13 am
All of Africa Today - April 1, 2026
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Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations
- [DW] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.
New Media Regulator Law Raises Press Freedom Concerns
- [MFWA] Senegal's National Assembly on March 3, 2026, adopted a new law establishing the National Media Regulatory Council (CNRM), marking a significant shift in the country's media governance framework. The reform seeks to update regulation in response to the rapid expansion of digital platforms, social media, and emerging challenges such as disinformation and artificial intelligence.
France Held Responsible for Concealing 1944 African Colonial Soldier's Death
- [RFI] A French administrative court has ruled that the state was at fault for failing to properly investigate the death of an African rifleman killed in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre in Senegal, when the French army opened fire on its colonial troops who were demanding their pay.
Motsepe Will Respect Court's Ruling On Senegal's Afcon Title
- [Scrolla] Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in the Afcon final but lost their title after Morocco appealed the result to CAF. CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he will follow whatever the Court of Arbitration for Sport decides on Senegal's title appeal.
CAF's Senegal Decision Exposes a Deeper Crisis in African Football
- [allAfrica] By any reasonable standard, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to penalize Senegal for their walkout is not just controversial--it is emblematic of a deeper institutional failure that African football can no longer afford to ignore.
S&P Downgrades Senegal Deeper Into Junk As Debt Risks Rise
- [Daba Finance] S&P Global Ratings downgraded Senegal's local currency rating to CCC+/C from B-/B and affirmed its foreign currency rating at CCC+/C, with a negative outlook, citing rising risks linked to debt financing.
15 Young Journalists to Particpate in IOC Young Reporters Programme in Dakar
- [The Point] Fifteen (15) aspiring sports journalists across the world have been selected to participate in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Reporters Programme during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Lawmaker Urges President Barrow to Act On Casamance Conflict As Shells Land in Gambia
- [Foroyaa] Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly member for Foni Kansala in the West Coast Region has called for urgent government intervention to halt escalating cross-border violence from Senegal's Casamance region, warning that civilians in border communities are being displaced and exposed to gunfire.
The CAF Decision On Senegal
- [This Day] CAF's decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON trophy is unfortunate
Gambian Man Reportedly Wounded, Horse Shot Dead By Senegalese Officer
- [The Point] Ngum Bajan, a native of Njoben village in the Lower Fulladou West District of the Central River Region, was reportedly injured after a Senegalese forestry officer allegedly opened fire on him, killing his horse instantly.
Bank of Africa Senegal Net Profit Rises 10% to 21.9b Xof in 2025
- [Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Senegal, a unit of Morocco's BMCE Group, posted a net profit of 21.9 billion XOF ($38.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 10% from 19.98 billion XOF ($35.1 million) in 2024, according to audited financial statements certified by Forvis Mazars and Eureka Audit & Conseils.
CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win
- [Vanguard] The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal.
Oil Price Surge Is Hurting African Economies - Scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa Take Stock
- [The Conversation Africa] The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world's oil supplies are transported through the strait.
George Weah Faults CAF On Decision to Strip Senegal
- [This Day] Former Ballon d'Or winner and three-time African Player of the Year, George Manneh Weah, Sr, has faulted CAF's decision to strip Senegal the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations the Teranga Lions won in Rabat last January.
Mané Blasts Corruption in African Football
- [Nile Post] Senegal forward Sadio Mané has criticised African football leadership after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title.
Senegal Stripped of Title - Afcon Ruling Is Lawful, but It Puts CAF's Reputation At Risk
- [The Conversation Africa] The appeals board of African football's ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent's biggest tournament.
Mukazayire Meets Senegal President On Tour to Rally Support for Mushikiwabo's Francophonie Bid
- [New Times] The Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, on Monday, March 18, met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivering a message from President Paul Kagame.
Breaking - CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title
- [Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (Caf) Appeals Board has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, declaring the team forfeited the final and awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco.
AFCON 2025 - Motsepe 'Deeply Disappointed' As Senegal Stripped of Title
- [Leadership] CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has issued a "concise but firm" response following the dramatic verdict on the AFCON Morocco 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal.
Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Heads to Court
- [Premium Times] In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF's ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title, Awards It to Morocco
- [Premium Times] In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat.
If Morocco-Senegal Was Semi-Final, How Would CAF Apply the Rule?
- [Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco in a dramatic boardroom decision, citing violations of Articles 82 and 84 of its competition regulations governing team withdrawals.
Shock Follows CAF Decision on Afcon Title
- [Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's controversial walk-off.
CAF Appeal Board Media Statement
- [CAF] The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 ("the Match"), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3-0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).
Malema's EFF Condemns CAF Decision to Strip Senegal of Afcon Title
- [Nile Post] South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title and awarding it to Morocco.
CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon Title, Crowns Morocco Champions
- [Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped the Teranga Lions of Senegal of their AFCON 2025 title.
Senegal's Crisis - Why Debt Restructuring May Be the Least Bad Option
- [The Conversation Africa] 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.
Byanyima Condemns Senegal's Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
- [Nile Post] As Senegal's parliament moves to significantly sharpen its legal stance against the LGBTQ+ community, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, has issued a strong rebuke.
