Morocco-Africa

France considers freezing assets of Algerian oligarchs amid escalating diplomatic rift

The diplomatic standoff between France and Algeria has escalated into a retaliatory spiral, with Paris now reportedly preparing to freeze the assets of 20 senior Algerian regime figures, according to French media outlets including L’Express. The measure, currently under review by the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, would mirror the sanctions imposed on […]

Sahara: Brazil hails Morocco’s “serious & credible” efforts for lasting settlement

The government of Brazil has praised the “serious and credible” efforts made by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. The remarks were made by Brazil’s foreign minister Carlos Alberto Franco França during a phone talk Monday with his Moroccan peer Nasser. Carlos Alberto also reaffirmed his country’s support for the UN-led […]

Morocco: FIFA backs 2020 AFCON futsal tournament in Laayoune

World football governing body, FIFA, Sunday officially backed the kingdom of Morocco to host the 2020 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) futsal tournament in Laayoune, noting that the city to welcome the championship is Moroccan. FIFA’s endorsement, posted on Twitter, deals a blow to both Algeria and South Africa, which lobbied the African football governing […]