Senegal and Morocco are moving quickly to steady their relationship after a heated Africa Cup of Nations clash cast a shadow over their historically strong ties. During a visit to Rabat, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch signed new agreements spanning energy, mining, infrastructure, and transport, signaling a reset focused on shared economic interests. The talks also revived a joint commission dormant since 2013, underscoring a commitment to deeper cooperation beyond the football fallout. Senegal, seeking to reduce reliance on France, views Morocco as a key continental partner, while Morocco aims to expand its commercial influence in sub-Saharan Africa. This diplomatic push reinforces a trade relationship worth hundreds of millions of dollars in annual trade, proving that shared strategic interests can triumph over a heated football rivalry.
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