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FIFA ranking: Morocco climbs one spot, ranks 12th globally

Morocco has moved up one spot to claim the 12th position globally in the FIFA rankings, as announced in the latest rankings released by the international football governing body on Thursday. With 1663.39 points, the Atlas Lions maintain their top spot in Africa ahead of Senegal, which occupies the 17th position with 1620.74 points. The […]

Displacement in sub-Saharan Africa driven by conflict, violence, climate shocks — IOM report

Conflict and violence remained the main drivers of record internal displacement and movements of people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The report, launched recently by the IOM and the African Union Commission (AUC), highlights that migration […]

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank plans Morocco and Algeria expansion

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC, the United Arab Emirates’ second-biggest shariah-compliant lender, is planning expansion in Africa markets to tap demand in countries with a large Muslim population. In Africa, The bank has “looked closely” at Algeria and Morocco, Chief Executive Officer Tirad Mahmoud told reporters. “We are actively visiting locations where we may be […]