Denmark is seeking to begin transferring rejected asylum seekers to return centres located outside the European Union as early as 2027, as it works with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece on a joint approach to migration management. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the five countries were determined to move......
South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), a member of the country’s Government of National Unity, has called for the police unit specializing in political assassinations to investigate the killings of two of its local election candidates within the space of a week. The party said the two candidates were shot dead outside their......
Nearly 1.8 million Syrians have returned to their country since December 8, 2024, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), highlighting the growing scale of population movements back to Syria. UNHCR estimates that 1,795,641 Syrians had returned to the country during the period covered by its latest data. Turkey,......
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the psychological consequences of the tragedy may still be affecting the families of those who responded to the disaster. A new study suggests that children of first responders who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the attacks may face a higher risk of experiencing mental......
A new report by the United Nations human rights office has raised serious concerns over the forced displacement of Palestinians from refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, warning that the scale and nature of the expulsions could amount to serious violations of international law and raise concerns about ethnic cleansing. The report, titled......
Morocco has strengthened its position as an investment destination, ranking first in Africa and 17th worldwide in the 2026 Investment Freedom Index, according to the latest data compiled by The Global Economy based on assessments by the U.S.-based Heritage Foundation. Morocco scored 80 points out of 100, up from 75 in 2025. The five-point......
Morocco is taking a new step toward expanding its renewable energy capacity, with an international consortium led by offshore energy consultancy OWC commissioned to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the country’s first offshore wind farm. The assignment, commissioned by the European Investment Bank, will examine the potential......
Morocco has ranked among the countries where employers face relatively high legal and financial costs associated with hiring and managing workers, according to the 2026 Global Employer Burden Index. The index, published by employment consultancy Employ Borderless, assesses the legal and operational costs of employing workers across 192 countries......
The European Commission has postponed a decision on Spain’s request for European financial assistance to help Ceuta deal with growing migration pressures, saying the application remains under assessment and that additional information is still required from Spanish authorities. A European Commission spokesperson said Brussels was treating......
Malaysia has declared an emergency in the town of Serian in Sarawak after air pollution reached extremely dangerous levels, with smoke from major fires in neighboring Indonesia affecting parts of the Malaysian state. Malaysia’s Department of Environment reported that the air pollution index in Serian, a small agricultural town near......
Ukraine and Poland are considering a joint bid to host a future edition of the FIFA World Cup, an ambitious proposal that could place the two neighboring countries in the race to stage football’s biggest international tournament in the coming decades. Ukrainian Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi said Kyiv would like to pursue a World Cup......
Germany recorded another increase in major corporate bankruptcies during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued financial and operational pressures facing Europe’s largest economy. According to a study by credit insurer Allianz Trade, 33 German companies with annual revenues of at least €50 million filed for insolvency......
Lionel Messi’s decision to step away from international football is already having an impact on Argentina’s plans, with the national team reportedly abandoning an upcoming Asian tour and preparing for a different schedule during the next international break. The Argentine Football Association is expected to replace the planned......
Morocco’s call center and offshoring industry is entering a decisive period as rapid digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation begin to transform traditional jobs and services, while regulatory changes in international markets add further pressure on the sector. The National Federation of Call Centers and Offshoring Professions,......
Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, has been honored in Paris with an African Excellence Award recognizing her work in artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and public-sector innovation. The award was presented on Thursday evening as part of the Africa Next......