Dogs ‘disappeared’ as Morocco prepared for AFCON: campaigners warned of surge in killings around host cities

As Morocco prepared to welcome Africa’s biggest football tournament, animal welfare groups said a darker operation unfolded in the shadows of the stadiums.

Horror as beloved community dog shot dead in front of homes: Campaigners demand FIFA act over “legally binding” broken promises

A gentle street dog adored by local children has been filmed dying in a pool of blood after being shot by Moroccan authorities, sparking fresh outrage over the country’s mass slaughter of free roaming animals ahead of the 2030 World Cup.