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US official praises Morocco’s role in World Cup security preparations

Morocco’s experience in managing major sporting events is providing valuable lessons for the United States as it hosts the 2026 World Cup, a senior US official said, while also expressing confidence in the kingdom’s readiness for the 2030 tournament. During remarks at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House […]

Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez bags Maghreb Player of 2019 title by France Football

French football magazine France Football has named Algeria’s national football team captain and Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez the Maghreb player of the year 2019 following online votes by football fans. The 28-year old player outclassed Moroccan and Ajax talisman Hakim Ziyech and his national teammate Amy Bensebaini rated third. More than 45,000 fans took […]

Saudi Arabia, Qatar reported to Have asked Algeria to join operations in Yemen

The UK-based news outlet, Middle East Eye, claimed that Saudi Arabia and Qatar sent envoys to Algiers to convince the North African country to take part in peacekeeping operations in Yemen. Middle East Eye, quoting a diplomatic source that requested anonymity, said the two Gulf States have approached Algeria requesting its participation in operations in […]