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Morocco Has Clearly Become a Global Football Powerhouse, FIFA Chief says

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has clearly become “a major powerhouse of global football,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, adding that he would put the Atlas Lions “amongst the favorites” for the 2026 World Cup. “Yes, Morocco can win the next World Cup,” he said in a video posted on his Instagram […]

Germany backs Morocco’s reforms – Joint Statement

Germany supports the reforms undertaken by Morocco over the past two decades, which have led to significant political, economic and social progress under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, underlined a Joint statement issued on Thursday following video talks between Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze. The […]

Benin to increase minimum wage by end of November

Benin President Patrice Talon announced an increase of the minimum wage in November, the spokesperson of the government, Landre Hougbedji told 24 Au Benin Info reports. Trade unions have called on President Talon to stamp his April decision to bring the monthly minimum wage from 40,000 fr cfa (61 euros) to 52,000 fr cfa (79 […]