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Morocco’s national futsal team secured a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Egypt 6-0 in Monday’s semifinal at the indoor arena of Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Atlas Lions dominated from the opening minutes, maintaining sustained pressure on Egypt’s goal and forcing their opponents to retreat defensively. Soufiane Chaaraoui […]
Egyptian Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts group has secured $250 million in financing from the IFC, part of the World Bank Group, and Attijariwafa ban. The deal, signed in Marrakech on 15 October 2026, was described as the largest IFC-backed hotel financing in Morocco’s history. The funds will go towards acquiring hotels, expanding the portfolio and […]
Senior Palestinian Presidential advisor for Religious Affairs Mahmoud El Habash has praised the efforts made by Morocco to strengthen the resilience of the Maqdessis, through the Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency. In an address he made Wednesday at the 11th International Conference of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide convening in Cairo, Mr. El-Habash […]
Egypt has resumed electricity exports to Libya after the Libyan government paid about $100 million in outstanding bills accumulated since 2023. The initial supply has been restored at a capacity of 70 megawatts, following an agreement between the two countries to settle the remaining $41 million debt by the end of 2026. The resumption of […]
King Mohammed VI has addressed a message of congratulations to Nabil Fahmy following his election as Secretary General of the League of Arab States. In the congratulations message, the Monarch commended the confidence that member states have placed in Nabil Fahmy in recognition of the competence and managerial acuity he has demonstrated across the various […]
Egyptian security Forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the country’s border with Sudan in a sweeping operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities, according to a military statement. Authorities said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals, though their countries of origin were not disclosed. The operation also led […]
Moroccan Hussein Amouta has been reportedly named new Head coach of Egyptian club AlAhly. The Moroccan coach is expected to rebuild the club’s tactical balance and pursue domestic and continental honors after recent transitional seasons. Amouta, 57, is known for his tactical adaptability, youth development, winning mentality, regional experience, ability to unite mixed squads of […]
The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026, currently held in Morocco, has reached its decisive last-four stage scheduled for May 28. The Atlas Cubs, Defending Champions, will play against Senegal, while Egypt will face Tanzania. The two semi-final matches will be played at Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat. All four semi-finalists had already secured qualification […]
Egypt has lost $10 billion in revenues from the Suez Canal due to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Monday, May 4, during a meeting in Cairo with Mathias Cormann, 6th Secretary-General of OECD. The attacks, which began in November 2023, have significantly reduced vessel traffic […]
The government of Egypt has reiterated firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN Security Council resolution 2797 endorsing Autonomy plan in the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty as the most feasible solution to the decades-long conflict. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Monday in Cairo after the 1st meeting of Morocco-Egypt […]