The fallout from CAF's decision to award the AFCON title to Morocco. Plus: Iran's Mexico possibility, and trophyless Pep?

Senegal will appeal against the stripping of their AFCON title. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) announced on Tuesday that the January final's result had been overturned and Morocco had been awarded the victory.

Following the stripping of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the Senegalese Football Federation and several players have expressed their outrage at CAF’s decision. Sadio Mané also spoke out strongly.

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,

Senegal’s parliament has approved a bill that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely conservative West African nation

Senegal has become the 26th nation globally - and the 21st in Africa to sign onto a $12.6 billion U.S.-backed health initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and expanding access to critical medical services ・Senegal has joined 25 other African countries in a $12.

Senegal successfully paid nearly half a billion dollars in debt obligations on Friday, avoiding default, but spending cuts, delayed payments to other lenders, and growing civil unrest cast doubt on how much time the effort buys the West African nation.

Senegal has paid coupons and principal on its foreign bonds ahead of this Friday’s deadline, avoiding a potential default as the nation seeks aid from the International Monetary Fund, people familiar with the situation said.