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Morocco makes history, reaches semi-finals after knocking down Portugal

Morocco makes history, reaches semi-finals after knocking down Portugal 1 to null. The Atlas Lions have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup. Beyond the sporting side of this feat, which we owe to Walid Regragui and his marvellous team, this victory reinforces the “soft power” of Morocco, a country which is positioning itself […]

Diamond League: Soufiane El Bakkali Wins 3000 m Steeplechase at Silesia Meeting

Moroccan double Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won the 3000 m steeplechase on Sunday at the Silesia meeting in Poland, the 12th stage of the Diamond League. El Bakkali won in 8 min 04 sec 29/100ths, ahead of Kenya’s Amos Serem (8:04.29) and Ethiopia’s Samuel Firewu (8:04.34). The Moroccan champion recently retained his Olympic title […]

Air pollution a “silent killer” in African cities, says study in run-up to COP27

With the UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, starting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, next week, a recent study has found that air pollution in African cities is growing rapidly and is more deadly than feared, but green solutions could save tens of thousands of lives. Urban pollution has been largely neglected in Africa, according […]