DGSN Categorically Denies False Allegations by ‘Le Point’ Regarding Alleged Attacks on Sub-Saharan Businesses During AFCON Final

24 January 2026
DGSN Categorically Denies False Allegations by ‘Le Point’ Regarding Alleged Attacks on Sub-Saharan Businesses During AFCON Final

Assahafa.com

The Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) categorically denied on Friday false allegations reported by the French weekly magazine Le Point, according to which several businesses belonging to sub-Saharan nationals in Morocco were targeted by attacks and arson attacks on the sidelines of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

In a clarification, the DGSN stated that it had “learned with great surprise of the content of an article published by the French weekly Le Point in its Wednesday, January 21, 2026 edition.”

This article put forward a series of false allegations claiming that several businesses owned by sub-Saharan nationals in Morocco had been the target of attacks and arson, on the sidelines of the AFCON final, the same source added.

The Directorate General of National Security wishes to emphasize that no act of aggression or criminal attacks against businesses or economic interests belonging to citizens of sub-Saharan Africa have been recorded anywhere in the national territory, either during the competition or after the final.

In this regard, the DGSN reiterates that throughout the tournament, it has taken the utmost care to deal with digital content spreading false information about alleged attacks against sub-Saharan nationals, adding that these false reports have been systematically refuted through official statements aimed at restoring the facts with accuracy and neutrality.

Finally, the DGSN recalls that it has operational structures and specialized communication services that are permanently mobilized to respond to media inquiries.

These services are willing to provide any accurate information falling within the jurisdiction of the National Security Agency, according to the DGSN, noting, however, that no prior request for information has been made to these services regarding the false allegations published in the French weekly’s article.

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