King Mohammed VI Grants Royal Pardon to 18 Senegalese Fans After AFCON 2025 Final

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has reportedly granted a royal pardon to all 18 Senegalese supporters who were jailed in connection with incidents that followed the AFCON 2025 final.

According to reports, the decision was made as a gesture of goodwill, reflecting the long-standing diplomatic and cultural relationship between Morocco and Senegal. The pardon also coincided with the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, a period often associated with forgiveness, reconciliation, and charity.

The move has been widely interpreted as a diplomatic step aimed at strengthening ties between both nations, which share decades of cooperation in political, religious, and economic affairs.

While official details of the offenses were not extensively outlined in the report, the royal pardon effectively nullifies their sentences and restores their freedom.

The decision has been welcomed in some quarters as a symbol of unity and compassion during a significant religious celebration.