US EditionMorocco Urges African Fraternity After Surge in Hate Speech Linked to Chaotic Africa Cup Final
King Mohammed VI condemned hate speech and unrest after AFCON final, stressing African unity and cooperation despite tensions and 18 arrests linked to fan violence, officials said.
- On Sunday, King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged African fraternity in a palace statement after the tumultuous Africa Cup of Nations final cast a shadow over Morocco's hosting.
- A VAR-awarded penalty prompted Senegal's players to briefly walk off the pitch, while supporters threw chairs and clashed with stewards before police intervened.
- They appeared in court on Thursday and had their request for provisional release denied, lawyer Naima El Guellaf told AP, after 18 supporters were detained and charged, the public prosecution's office said.
- The Moroccan Association of Human Rights warned of a serious resurgence of hate speech, while rights groups denounced social media posts targeting sub-Saharan residents.
- CAF said it will review the incidents and take appropriate action while FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned some behaviour, and Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced a Morocco visit on Facebook.
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The king defended, on 22 January, "inter-African fraternity", while hate speech between supporters of the two countries multiplied on social networks. Senegalese nationals in Morocco also testify to malicious acts against them.
Mohammed VI believes that "once the passion has fallen back" after Morocco-Senegal, "inter-African fraternity will naturally take over."
The sovereign lamented on Thursday "very deplorable actions" during the final of the 2025 African Cup of Nations between Senegal and Morocco, despite welcoming the "historical success" of the competition.
Morocco's Success is African Success: King Mohammed VI Calls for Calm, Unity After AFCON Final
Rabat – King Mohammed VI has reacted to recent backlash and controversy following the chaotic AFCON final that deprived the Atlas Lions from their dream King Mohammed VI has reacted to recent backlash and controversy following the chaotic AFCON final that deprived the Atlas Lions from their dream to clinch their second trophy in 50 years.
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