Morocco/CAN-2025: launch of the PRIS-AFCON program for prison inmates (DGAPR)

The Délégation générale à l'administration pénitentiaire et à la réinsertion (DGAPR - General Delegation for Prison Administration and Rehabilitation) has announced the launch of the PRIS-AFCON program for prison inmates, in the wake of activities launched to coincide with the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament (CAN Maroc-2025).

The program, which is in line with the strategic vision of strengthening the human and social dimension of prisons, involves the organization next Thursday of a mini football tournament bringing togethera soccer mini-tournament bringing together 150 African residents of 15 nationalities at the local Tamesna prison, which will host the program's opening and closing ceremonies, according to a DGAPR press release.

The program also involves the broadcasting of CAN matches in all cells and accommodation areas for inmates in the various prisons, in addition to the broadcasting of CAN matches in all cells and accommodation areas for inmates in the various prisons.interactive meetings with former players, journalists and sports and civil society players as part of workshops and parallel activities.

Prisons, including the local Oudaya prison in Marrakech, the local Tangier 2 prison, the local Ras El Ma prison in Fez, the reform and re-education center in Casablanca and the local Aït Melloul prison in Agadir, will play host to participants. Agadir, will host soccer matches, in coordination with local clubs, as part of this program, which also includes a number of activities and workshops in a festive atmosphere embodying the values of coexistence, fair play and shared African belonging.

Through this initiative, the Délégation générale reaffirms its firm commitment to involving prison inmates in the national and continental dynamic, by promoting their active involvement in the various national and continental events and activities.The press release concludes: "Through this initiative, the Délégation générale reaffirms its firm commitment to involving prison residents in national and continental dynamics, by encouraging their active involvement in various national and continental events and activities, so as to serve the objectives of rehabilitation and reintegration, and to open up the prison to its external environment.

Source: www.mapexpress.ma/