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Qatar World Cup exposes racism, hypocrisy of some Western circles

Some famous Western media outlets displayed abject racism when Qatar Emir draped a Gulf bisht over the shoulders of Argentina’s star Lionel Messi as he was about to lift the World Cup. In a live comment on this action, Estelle Denis and Stephane Guy of France’s BFM TV said they were shocked, unleashing a spate […]

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A World Cup like no other for Morocco and Africa

Rabat prepares to celebrate the return of Morocco’s national squad that enchanted millions of Moroccans and billions around the world after a memorable run in Qatar 2022 World Cup. Led by national coach and former Morocco international Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions ended in fourth place stunning on their way highly ranked European teams such […]

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Is Algeria’s regime distancing itself from Russia to avoid U.S. ire?

In a bid to maintain their strong grip on power and avoid U.S. sanctions for financing Moscow’s war in Ukraine through the purchase of Russian weapons, the Algerian rulers started distancing themselves from their Russian historical ally and main arms supplier. According to Spanish newspaper “El Confidencial” and French daily “Courrier International”, the Algerian military […]

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Defection of Polisario chief propagandist widens cracks in separatist edifice

Polisario representative in the EU Oubi Bouchraya Bachir has jumped from the sinking ship of the Polisario confirming reports of infighting between the leaders of the Algeria-run separatist group. Bouchraya has orchestrated Polisario propaganda in EU capitals and took part in TV shows defending the Polisario and its paymaster Algeria following the recent inroads made […]

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Memorable World Cup run bolsters Morocco’s clout

“Trailblazer”, “a record-breaker” and “watermark” these are the words used by the New York Times to describe Morocco’s unparalleled run in the World Cup as international media and millions of people around the world express admiration for the prowess of the North African team that reflects an image of a country that is willing to […]

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Mohammed VI Football Academy ‘Key’ to Morocco’s World Cup Success, FIFA comments

The Rabat-based Mohammed VI Football Academy is the key to the success of the Moroccan national team at the World Cup (Qatar-2022), comments the International Football Federation (FIFA). Under the title, “Mohammed VI Academy: Key to Morocco’s Success”, the world soccer governing body says that “HM King Mohammed VI has launched several development projects in […]

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Algeria: Let’s enraged military regime bites its tail & dies of jealousy

Morocco’s historic performance at World soccer cup 2022 has been cheered worldwide, expect in neighboring Algeria wherein the ruling military junta banned its media from reporting news about the Atlas Lions’ stunning achievements and progress to the semifinals. The gag order showed to the world the irrational and sickening hatred of the Algerian authorities for […]

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Morocco’s soft power takes boost from Atlas Lions soccer breakthrough

Morocco’s influence in the continent and beyond has received a boost thanks to the well-deserved qualification of the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals, a watershed in Africa’s soccer history that triggered an outpouring of joy in Moroccan streets and beyond. The confidence of national coach Walid Regragui and players on the pitch send a message […]

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ECOWAS peacekeeping force is welcome step, yet full of challenges — African analysts

The plan recently agreed by West African leaders to set up ECOWAS peacekeeping force is “a welcome development,” African analysts say but they are skeptical of success because restoring peace and order will not be easy. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed at a summit this week to establish a regional standby […]

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Is France seeking to mend ties with Morocco?

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna will pay a visit to Morocco on Dec. 15-16 to discuss bilateral ties with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita after a period of faltering ties on the backdrop of France’s limiting number of visas for Moroccans. The news was relayed by the AFP which also cited Colonna saying she will […]