Morocco crowned U-17 AFCON Champions after penalty shootout victory over Mali

Morocco won the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Mali (4-0), champions in 2015 and 2017. The regular time ended with a goalless draw in regular time, after the Malians had a goal disallowed due to a handball. This marks Morocco’s first-ever title in the U17 AFCON category. […]

Sudan Conflict: Morocco calls for immediate ceasefire & dialogue

Morocco has called on the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to cease all hostilities against each other and to open dialogue to preserve the unity and sovereignty of their country. The call was made Sunday by Morocco’s Ambassador to the African Union Mohamed Arrouchi during an emergency meeting held by the Peace and […]

Tension brews between Russia and Algeria over regional issues

The most recent showdown at the UN Security Council between Russia and non-permanent member Algeria is indicative of an intensifying friction over much broader regional issues, where the two countries lie at the antipodes. Boxing Row At the Security Council meeting on women peace and security, Russia’s representative brought the row over the gender identity […]