openin g ceremony of 12th African games in Rabat Aug 19 2019

Tunisia backpedals to autocracy

Tunisia has long been hailed as an Arab Spring success story in terms of democratic reform. But on the back of economic hurdles, Tunisia’s freely elected President is burning the ladder that brought him to power tightening his power grab, idling elected institutions and cracking down on dissent. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have […]

Morocco 2026 Bid Has support of 103 Football Associations – Spanish Media

Morocco is a serious contender to host the 2026 World Cup as 103 football associations over 207 already support the North African country, Spanish media El Universal said. Morocco can rely on African, European, and Arab votes, the media said. The media cites the FBI crackdown on Latin American football figures and the Trump factor […]

AU Summit: Morocco reiterates commitment to peace, security, sustainable development in Africa

Morocco reiterated, on Sunday before the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU), its commitment to peace, security and sustainable development in Africa, as well as to the principles of neighborliness and non-interference in states’ affairs, and emphasized the pressing need to combat terrorist and separatist groups. Speaking at a meeting devoted to the […]