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South Africa: western cape region battling wildfires for ten days

A wildfire that broke out on December 22 in the Cederberg area of South Africa’s Western Cape province remains active after burning more than 35,000 hectares of vegetation, according to local fire services. Emergency authorities reported that most northern sections of the Cederberg region are now fully contained and under control. Firefighting......

Stars shine at AFCON Morocco as Egypt and Morocco advance

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is attracting global attention not only for football but also for the presence of international celebrities. Figures such as Kylian Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, and Jamel Debbouze have been spotted in the stands, engaging with fans and offering a worldwide spotlight......

BCP completes acquisition of west African financial group ABI

Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares of Atlantic Business International (ABI), becoming the sole owner of the west African financial group, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. BCP finalized the purchase of a 20.17 percent stake previously held by an investment......

Morocco ranks third among Africa’s leading tech startup ecosystems

Morocco has secured a place among the top three tech startup ecosystems in Africa, according to the 2025 edition of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index (DEEI) released by the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS). Alongside South Africa and Mauritius, the Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for digital......

CAN 2025: Mali, Zambia, Egypt and South Africa Kick Off on Monday

After Sunday’s opening match between Morocco and Comoros, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) continues on Monday with three exciting group-stage games featuring several favorites entering the competition. At 3:00 PM local time at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Mali and Zambia will face each other in a Group A clash. Both teams are......

Morocco becomes Germany’s fourth largest supplier of mandarins

Morocco has strengthened its position in the European agri-food market by becoming the fourth largest supplier of mandarins to Germany, reflecting steady growth in citrus exports over recent years. The increase highlights the country’s expanding role in meeting European demand for fresh fruit. During the current export season, Moroccan......

Moroccan citrus gains ground as exports to Germany hit new record

Morocco has strengthened its foothold in the German citrus market, posting record shipments of mandarins and clementines during the 2024/2025 export season. Trade data indicate that the country is moving beyond its traditional destinations and consolidating its position in Europe’s largest economy, reflecting both rising demand and Morocco’s......

South Africa welcomes UN resolution backing Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has welcomed the recent United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan as a viable solution to the Sahara conflict. The resolution marks a significant step in gaining international support for Morocco's proposal, which has been praised as a realistic and......

Morocco drops two places in FIFA women’s ranking, ends the year 66th

Morocco’s women’s national football team has slipped two positions in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, finishing the year in 66th place. The updated standings, released on Thursday, reflect a challenging final stretch for the Atlas Lionesses, who recorded one win, one draw, and two friendly-match defeats. Morocco now......

Morocco strengthens global standing with $1.77 billion World Bank financing

Morocco has secured $1.77 billion in funding from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025 fiscal year, positioning itself as the 8th largest IBRD borrower globally. This achievement underscores the country’s growing economic collaboration with the multilateral institution. Morocco’s......

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