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Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has called on Italy and the European Union to provide direct support to his government in addressing irregular migration, warning that Libya continues to shoulder a disproportionate security and humanitarian burden at a meeting held on Monday, January 19. The appeal was made during talks in Tripoli with Italy’s Deputy […]
Morocco’s economic capital city is hosting the 2026 “World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility” (WAM Morocco), Africa’s largest exhibition focused on advanced manufacturing, future mobility, green energy and future mobility. The three-day event, which opened doors on Tuesday, aims to position Morocco as a regional hub connecting Africa and Europe for industrial innovation and investment. […]
Egypt’s Customs Authority has signed a cooperation agreement with the Export Credit Services (ECS) aimed at accelerating customs clearance procedures and strengthening verification processes for imported goods, as part of broader efforts to modernise trade facilitation and enhance the investment climate. Under the agreement, customs officials will deploy ECS systems to streamline clearance, drawing on […]
Morocco’s football federation said it will file formal complaints with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s walk‑off during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, an unprecedented incident that overshadowed the West Africans’ 1–0 extra‑time victory. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said the Senegal team’s withdrawal from the pitch, triggered by […]
Morocco’s national football team climbed to a historic 8th place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking following their strong performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the Atlas Lions’ highest‑ever global position and their first return to the top 10 in nearly three decades. The new ranking, published on 19 January 2026, […]
Morocco’s security management during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was executed “without any major incident or breakdown” across six host cities and nearly a month of competition, French media wrote. According to the French weekly JDD, Morocco’s success reflects a long‑term national security strategy developed under King Mohammed VI. JDD notes that AFCON 2025 […]
Morocco’s dam reserves rose sharply between 16 and 19 January, with total stored volumes increasing by 210 million cubic metres to reach 8.017 billion m³, pushing the national filling rate from 46.5% to 47.8%. Al Wahda Dam, the country’s largest, recorded the biggest volume gain, rising from 2.090 to 2.133 billion m³ (+43 million), with […]
Morocco’s successful staging of the Africa Cup of Nations has bolstered its bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain, said the Independent daily. The smooth running of the 24-team tournament, underpinned by impressive stadiums, efficient transport, and robust tourism infrastructure, confirms the North African nation’s capacity for hosting the global spectacle […]
The Moroccan automobile market recorded a landmark year in 2025, posting a historic 33% surge in sales driven by renewed consumer demand, the rapid rise of hybrid and electric vehicles, and an unprecedented influx of Chinese carmakers. Total sales reached 235,372 units by the end of December, compared with 176,401 in 2024, according to data […]
Morocco’s farming sector faces an acute labor shortage that industry leaders now characterize as more pressing than water scarcity, threatening harvests across multiple crops despite favorable rainfall boosting production. Agricultural employers struggle recruiting workers, particularly for seasonal employment essential to manual operations including harvesting, thinning, and crop maintenance. Rachid Benali, president of the Moroccan Confederation […]