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Morocco rises to 8th in FIFA World Rankings after AFCON run

Morocco’s national football team climbed to a historic 8th place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking following their strong performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the Atlas Lions’ highest‑ever global position and their first return to the top 10 in nearly three decades. The new ranking, published on 19 January 2026, […]

Angela Merkel to receive Félix Houphouët-Boigny-UNESCO Peace Prize in Yamoussoukro

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to receive Wednesday February 06 in the Ivorian capital of Yamoussoukro the Félix Houphouët-Boigny-UNESCO Peace Prize which she was awarded last year. Audrey Azoulay, Director of UNESCO and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara will hand the award to the former German state woman during a ceremony, the state-run news […]

Morocco emerges as world’s most cost-efficient car-making powerhouse

Morocco has claimed the top spot as the most cost-effective country for automobile manufacturing, with its labor costs per vehicle, in addition to its modern production facilities, streamlined designs, and reliable supply chains, according to a recent global report by consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The study, which examined over 250 vehicle assembly plants worldwide, found […]