The Public Prosecution Office clarifies: The death of a Malian journalist in Rabat was natural and unrelated to the Africa Cup
The Public Prosecution Office at the Court of Appeal in Rabat has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media regarding the death of a Malian journalist as a result of supporting one of the Arab teams in the Africa Cup, emphasizing that these claims are unfounded.
The prosecution explained that the incident dates back to January 14, 2026, when police received a report from a medical team regarding a person found dead in his apartment in Rabat. Following this, a judicial investigation was opened, and judicial police, accompanied by forensic teams, went to the scene.
Investigations revealed that the deceased was Soumairy Mohamed Cheikh Tidiane, a freelance journalist of Malian nationality, who entered Morocco on January 2, 2026, via Mohammed V International Airport. He was found dead in his bedroom with no signs of violence, along with several medications and his personal belongings.
Autopsy results indicated that the death was natural, caused by a pulmonary embolism due to severe hypertension, confirming the absence of any criminal suspicion.
The Attorney General confirmed that all claims regarding the journalist’s death being linked to his journalistic work or sports activities are baseless.
