The drunk uncle, in this case, is the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final that has come to overshadow an exceptionally well-organized tournament. On Moroccan social media and streets, some have spewed racist comments at Black Africans. In turn, many in the rest of Africa and the Black diaspora have mocked Morocco’s loss, accusing it of corruption and being bad hosts. “They explained to me that the towel doesn't have black magic, but those Moroccans thought that,” she remembers. “World-class players and teams deserve to have world-class officiating, full-stop.”Who benefits from a divided Africa?

Source: The North Africa Journal January 27, 2026 01:22 UTC