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February 1, 2026, 11:27 am
All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
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Evidence Shows Russian Oil Tanker Was 'Deliberately' Attacked Near Dakar
- [RFI] A tanker that left Russia and ran into trouble off the coast of Senegal in November 2025 appears to have been deliberately targeted by explosives placed in strategic locations on its hull, according to video footage obtained and verified by RFI.
Senegal, Morocco Sanctioned After Chaotic AFCON Final
- [New Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has handed down sanctions against Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials following chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final.
CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions As Heavy Sanctions Fall
- [Nyasa Times] The Confederation of African Football has thrown out Morocco's complaint over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that the disciplinary proceedings arising from the match do not affect the result. CAF has made it clear that the final scoreline stands and that Senegal remains the rightful African champion.
CAF Suspends Coach, Players, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over Misconduct in Afcon '25 Final
- [Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
All of Africa Today - January 29, 2026
- [allAfrica]
CAF Fines Senegal, Morocco FAs Over Afcon Final Farce
- [Nile Post] The Confédération Africaine de Football (Caf) has fined and sanctioned the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players and officials, over a series of controversial and unsporting incidents that turned the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Morocco 2025 final into what many observers described as a farce.
CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy
- [Vanguard] President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Sanctions Imposed by CAF Disciplinary Board For Afcon Final
- [CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code.
CAF Disciplinary Committee Meets Today Over Morocco-Senegal Feud
- [The Point] According to media reports the CAF disciplinary Committee will meet today to examine problems surrounding the final of the AFCON played Sunday 18 January 2026 in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal and after the finals.
CAF Imposes Suspension and Fines to Senegal, Morocco for Afcon 2025 Final Misconduct
- [Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Both champions Senegal and Morocco Football Federations, have been slapped with hefty fines and some players suspended following the chaos that erupted in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final in Morocco on January 19.
Senegal PM Downplays Football Row, Says Morocco Ties Strong
- [Daily Trust] Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said yesterday in Rabat that ties with Morocco were "stronger than emotion", days after chaotic scenes erupted when the two nations faced each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegalese-Born TikTok Star Khaby Lame Sells Company for $900m
- [Daba Finance] Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikTok creator with over 160 million followers, has closed an all-stock deal valued between $900 million and $975 million with Rich Sparkle Holdings, marking one of the largest monetisation transactions in the creator economy.
Senegal Football Federation Boss Hits Out At Moroccan Influence On African Game
- [RFI] A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue influence over the continental game.
Falconets Ready for Senegal Test - Aduku
- [Daily Trust] Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed strong confidence in the Nigeria U20 girls as preparations intensify for their third-round FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifying clash against Senegal.
Senegal's Afcon Win Lifts Mood As Debt Talks Loom
- [Daba Finance] Senegal's football team beat hosts Morocco in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final over the weekend, triggering street celebrations across Dakar and other cities.
'I Tried to Protect My Players From Injustice' - - Pape Thiaw Breaks Silence On Afcon Final Walk-Off
- [Premium Times] The final will be remembered not only for silverware, but for a defining debate about officiating, emotion, and where protest ends, and passion begins in African football's biggest moments
Senegal's Top Politicians Welcome Home Triumphant Africa Cup of Nations Squad
- [RFI] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.
CAF Warns Their Will Be Consequences for Bad Behaviours During AFCON Final
- [This Day] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") has condemned the unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday night.
What Sadio Mané Taught Africa About Leadership Under Pressure
- [Ghanaian Times] On January 18, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final produced far more than a continental football champion.
Exclusive Video - Victorious Senegal Players Arrive Dakar Hotel After Winning Afcon 2025
- [Premium Times] In an exclusive video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, members of the Teranga Lions were seen walking with their gold medals around their necks amid cheers from fans, security personnel and hotel staff, many waving national flags and chanting the players' names.
Fans in Senegal Await Return of Cup of Nations-Winning Team
- [RFI] Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.
FIFA President Slams Senegal for 'Unacceptable Scenes' in Afcon Final
- [Vanguard] FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
CAF Opens Probe, Threatens Sanctions After Chaotic Afcon Final
- [Premium Times] CAF confirmed that the incidents during the final are now under review, with possible sanctions to follow
President Declares National Holiday As Senegal Conquers Africa in Chaos-Filled Afcon Final
- [Nyasa Times] Senegal woke up to a nation-wide paid holiday on Monday after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye moved swiftly to honour what he called a "historic triumph for national pride," following the country's dramatic victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
Gueye Extra Time Stunner Hands Senegal TotalEnergies AFCON Title
- [CAF] Rabat -- Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET), Pape Gueye, 93'
Sudanese Football Association Congratulates Senegal On Afcon Victory, Praises Morocco's Hosting
- [SNA] - The Sudanese Football Association (SFA) has congratulated the Senegalese Football Federation and the brotherly people of Senegal on their well-deserved triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026. The SFA emphasized that this victory reflects the excellence of Senegalese football, both in style and performance, and the passion of its fans, who deeply appreciate the game.
Senegal Boots Out Oranto As Liberia Ratifies Deal
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Senegal has kicked out Nigerian oil firm Oranto Petroleum from the Cayar Offshore Shallow (COS) block after years of inactivity and repeated failures to meet basic financial obligations, an extraordinary regulatory rebuke that is now colliding with a very different reality in Liberia, where lawmakers recently brushed aside fierce objections and ratified Oranto's new Production Sharing Contracts for four offshore blocks.
AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Senegal On Africa Cup of Nations Triumph
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended his warm congratulations to the Republic of Senegal following its victory in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Senegal Chose Standards. Liberia Chose Oranto
- [Liberian Investigator] When Senegal revoked Oranto Petroleum's offshore license after years of inertia and unmet financial guarantees, it was not merely canceling a contract. Dakar was making a statement: petroleum rights are earned through performance, not preserved by paperwork. Liberia, facing the same company and many of the same questions, chose the opposite path.
