El Kharja backs Infantino as European criticism of FIFA intensifies

Former Morocco international and FIFA regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Kharja, has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism from several figures within European football. Speaking in an interview with the Moroccan football platform Soccer 212, Kharja argued that some of the......

CAF confirms draw date for 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draw for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Monday, August 10, in Rabat. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local time, or 5 p.m. GMT, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where the eight qualified teams will discover......

Morocco’s football federation bans foreign club names from private academies

Morocco’s Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has introduced a new measure preventing private football academies and schools across the country from operating under the names of foreign clubs. The decision is part of a broader effort by the federation to strengthen Morocco’s domestic football training system and give greater......

Moroccan rights group warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Ceuta

The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deteriorating humanitarian situation involving migrants and other people stranded in Ceuta, calling on Spanish authorities to take immediate measures to protect vulnerable individuals. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 9, the Moroccan......

World Junior Athletics Championships: Morocco’s Imad Bouchajda wins 800m gold

Moroccan middle-distance runner Imad Bouchajda won the 800 metres gold medal at the World Junior Athletics Championships in Eugene, United States, completing a successful campaign for Morocco on Sunday. Bouchajda produced a winning time of 1 minute 44.64 seconds to claim the world junior title in a closely contested final. Bouchajda leads......

Casablanca waste-to-energy megaproject estimated at €1.3 billion

Morocco is preparing to take a major step toward transforming household waste into energy with a large-scale project in Casablanca estimated to require an investment of around €1.3 billion, according to Portuguese energy and circular-economy publication Jornal PT Green. The facility, described as one of the largest projects of its kind......

Morocco’s port traffic rises 14.4% to 148.6 million tonnes in first half of 2026

Morocco’s ports recorded strong growth in overall commercial traffic during the first half of 2026, reaching 148.6 million tonnes by the end of June, according to figures released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water. The total represents a 14.4% increase compared with approximately 130 million tonnes recorded during the same period......

Morocco and Russia deepen pragmatic ties through trade, energy and strategic interests

Morocco and Russia are gradually expanding their economic relationship as global trade patterns continue to change in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. While Rabat maintains close partnerships with Europe and the United States, it has also preserved channels of dialogue with Moscow, focusing on practical areas of mutual interest. Agricultural......

Morocco sets September 2026 school calendar with phased return for students

Morocco will begin the 2026-2027 school year with a staggered return for education staff and students, according to the official calendar issued by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The schedule, established under Order No. 047.26 of July 3, 2026, spreads the return to schools over several days before classes officially......

Tanger Med strengthens its position as a global trade and logistics hub

Morocco's Tanger Med port complex continues to expand its role in international trade after recording another year of strong activity in 2025. Located near the Strait of Gibraltar, the facility has become an important link between maritime routes connecting Europe, Africa and other major global markets. According to the port's annual......

Migrant dies after falling into sea while attempting to reach Ceuta by paraglider

A young sub-Saharan migrant died after falling into the sea while attempting to reach Ceuta from Morocco using a paraglider, according to Spain's Civil Guard. The incident occurred on Friday morning near the Benzú breakwater, where Spanish surveillance systems detected an apparent attempt to cross into the Spanish enclave. Rescue......

North Africa faces accelerating heat, with Morocco among the hardest-hit areas

North Africa is experiencing increasingly intense heat, with Morocco facing a particularly challenging summer in 2026 as repeated heatwaves affect large parts of the country. Rather than being defined by a single prolonged episode, the current season has been marked by successive periods of unusually high temperatures, reflecting a broader......

Spanish political group calls for Ceuta and Melilla to be returned to Morocco

A political organization from Spain's Balearic Islands has called for the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla to be transferred to Morocco, reigniting a sensitive debate over the status of the two North African territories. The position was highlighted by Spanish newspaper ABC in a report published on August 6, 2026, which......

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