DR ‹ › Judicial offices set up inside stadiums hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have processed nearly 60 cases related to minor offenses, all of which were resolved on the spot, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi said on Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking at the opening of an international scientific symposium on «Security at Major Sporting Events: Security and Legal Challenges in the Era of Digital Transformation», Ouahbi explained that these infractions were handled directly within the stadiums hosting AFCON matches. Those concerned were not taken to police stations, as fines were paid immediately on site. In this context, the minister praised the effectiveness of the initiative and the discipline shown by fans during the continental tournament. He stressed that football, through its moral and social role, helps promote values such as mutual respect. Ouahbi also noted that football continues to generate an unmatched level of public enthusiasm compared to other major sporting events, highlighting its capacity to enhance Morocco's image and contribute to the development of its institutions. The three-day symposium is organized by the Ministry of Justice in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the Royal Gendarmerie Command, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). It is supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Arab Sports Union for Police. Held as part of Morocco's hosting of AFCON 2025 and preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup—co-hosted with Spain and Portugal—the symposium brings together ministers, senior officials, and national and international experts from leading institutions, including FIFA, continental football confederations, Interpol, Europol, the Council of Europe, the African Union Commission, and the UK's stadium safety authority. Officials from justice, interior, security, and sports sectors across several countries are also taking part, alongside researchers and specialists in sports event security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and organized crime.
