CSIS: Morocco, Biggest Winner from U.S.-China Competition for Critical Minerals and Their Supply Chains

Morocco has emerged as the major winner from the competition engaged between the United States and China for control of the supply chain of critical minerals, used in clean energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, says the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies. In August 2022, the U.S. passed the Inflation Reduction Act […]

Morocco and Nigeria Set for WAFCON 2025 Final Clash After Dramatic Semifinal Victories

Morocco secured on Tuesday, July 22, a historic place in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a tense 1-1 draw against Ghana ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout triumph. The breakthrough came when Stella Nyamekye scored for Ghana in the 26th minute, capitalising on a rebound from Josephine Bonsu’s header. Morocco […]

Sweden Puts off Project to Build Asylum Reception Centers in Morocco

Sweden has put off its plan to build reception centers for Moroccans who saw their asylum applications rejected, Swedish media reported. Sweden decided to put on hold the reception centers after Germany withdraw from the project In February, Sweden’s then home affairs minister Anders Ygeman announced that Sweden and Germany would jointly invest in building […]