The upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, scheduled for February 1-28 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, has confirmed its 18-nation lineup, with Morocco emerging as the sole North African representative following regional withdrawals. Qualification rounds produced notable surprises, with the Central African Republic making history by eliminating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions through a dramatic 2-1 victory […]
In a significant breakthrough for Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts, security forces have captured a high-ranking Islamic State commander known as “Laahoor” in the rugged Cal Miskaad mountains. The arrest comes just days after U.S. airstrikes rattled ISIS positions in the region, marking a decisive phase in Puntland’s weeks-long offensive against militant groups. Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, who […]
The ongoing development projects in Morocco meant the country had to import more equipment and semi-finished products in 2024, leading to an expansion of the trade deficit by 7.3% at 300 billion dirhams ($30 bln). Imports at $76.1 billion outweighed exports at $43 billion, the foreign exchange regulator said. Morocco’s leading exports were cars and […]
