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African nations seek financing alternatives as Iran war fuels inflation surge

The 2026 conflict involving Iran has intensified economic pressure across Africa, triggering a sharp rise in inflation, tighter monetary policy and renewed concerns over debt sustainability. The disruption to energy flows following instability around the Strait of Hormuz has added further strain to economies......

Webook.com sells 35,000 match tickets in under two hours, setting an African record

Morocco's digital ticketing platform Webook.com has broken an African record by selling 12,000 tickets in the first 20 minutes and 35,000 tickets in under two hours for the return leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 final between AS FAR Rabat and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns,......

Morocco's Saïdia hosts fourth international beach rugby tournament with historic women's debut

The Mediterranean resort of Saïdia Mediterrania, on Morocco's northeastern coast, is set to welcome the fourth edition of the International Beach Rugby 5s Tournament from May 15 to 18, 2026. Organized by the Association of Former Rugby Players of Oujda (AAJRO), the event has grown steadily since......

Morocco strengthens role in global forest governance talks

New York hosted the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests from 11 to 15 May 2026. Morocco played a visible role in the proceedings through the participation of the Director General of the National Agency for Water and Forests. He acted as Vice President of the Forum Bureau and facilitated......

Casablanca fashion show gains global recognition in 2026 edition

The Casa Fashion Show 2026 brought together designers, guests, and industry figures in Casablanca for its 21st edition, held from 7 to 9 May at the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche. The event unfolded under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and gathered more than 1,000 attendees in a setting designed......

Masai Ujiri praises Morocco as a continental leader in sports investment

Masai Ujiri, cofounder of Zaria Group and president of the Dallas Mavericks, has described Morocco as a leading country in Africa when it comes to sports investment and infrastructure development. Speaking on Friday on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, Ujiri praised Morocco’s significant......

Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group

Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international......

Dongfeng expands presence in Morocco with Casablanca showroom opening

Dongfeng has opened a new showroom in Casablanca as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the Moroccan automotive market. The facility is located on Boulevard Moulay Slimane and represents a step in the company’s effort to expand its commercial footprint in North Africa. The move comes......

Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, says Africa CDC

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the public health agency of the African Union. Health authorities reported that laboratory confirmations have......

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