DR ‹ › Malian sports journalist and consultant Mohamed Soumaré was found dead in his hotel room in Rabat on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, while covering the final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, according to Malian media. Local authorities were alerted shortly after the discovery of his body by hotel staff, and initial procedures were carried out on site. While the exact circumstances of his death have yet to be clarified, the news has deeply affected journalists and delegations present in Morocco. Widely respected for his analysis and his unwavering commitment to African football, Soumaré's death has triggered an outpouring of tributes in Morocco and beyond, particularly among Malian supporters, days after Mali's quarter-final elimination by Senegal (1–0).
