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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has stressed the importance of the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project, describing it as a major driver of energy security across Africa. During an interactive dialogue held lately by the UN Second Committee (Economic-Financial Committee) in New York, ECA Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete said the project, estimated to […]
Morocco won their fourth African futsal title after defeating Angola 5-2 in the final of CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations-2026 played Wednesday in Rabat. The hosts, who had lifted the trophy in 2016, 2020 and 2024, delivered a commanding performance in front of their home supporters to retain their crown. Moroccan Othmane Elidrissi opened […]
A Moroccan C-130 cargo aircraft, carrying military vehicles and supplies, landed on Monday at Liberia’s Roberts International Airport, according to local press reports. This first shipment of the Moroccan military equipment is destined for the training of the special forces of the Liberian Army. A second plane laden with more Moroccan military equipment is expected […]
Morocco is awaiting a final ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after Senegal appealed a decision that ultimately awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco following disciplinary proceedings before the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to CAS, a decision on the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation […]
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 […]
A new analysis by Spain’s prestigious Real Instituto Elcano concludes that Morocco has successfully transformed its partnership with the United States into a broad strategic relationship, while Spain faces the risk of gradually losing influence over Washington’s North Africa agenda. Published on 16 October, the report by Carlota García Encina and Charles Powell notes that […]
Morocco is positioning itself as a driving force for innovative financing models to unlock large-scale railway development across Africa, as the second International Forum on “Investment and Financing Solutions for the Future of Railways in Africa” opened Wednesday in Rabat under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. The two-day gathering (October 14-15) brings together […]
President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino highlighted on Thursday in Cape Verde the progress made by Morocco in football infrastructure, citing the Kingdom as one of the African countries where projects have been carried out as part of efforts to promote football on the continent. The remarks were made during […]
JESA, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, is supporting Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS) in developing and preparing to operate Senegal’s planned national natural gas transmission network, La Vie éco reports. The pipeline would run for about 400 kilometers. The network is intended to connect offshore gas resources to power plants and industrial zones, supporting […]
Fitch agency has affirmed that Attijariwafa Bank acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale’s Ghanaian subsidiary will not affect its BB+ rating assigned to the Moroccan Bank with stable outlook. The acquisition is likely to be ratings neutral for the Moroccan bank, Fitch says. Société Générale Ghana (SGG) had assets of less than USD1 […]