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Algeria and Morocco have secured their spots in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, following their victories in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. This marks Algeria's first-ever qualification for the global tournament.
Russia: Facing Fuel Shortages, Moscow Forced to Import Gasoline from Morocco
Russia imported gasoline from Morocco for the first time in July 2026, a move necessitated by domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries. This marks a new supplier for Russia amidst existing US sanctions, with Washington reportedly not blo…
Women's AFCON 2026: Algeria and Morocco Advance to Semi-finals and Qualify for 2027 World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have secured their places in the semi-finals of the Women's AFCON 2026 by defeating Ivory Coast and South Africa, respectively. Both nations also clinched direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Influx of migrants in Ceuta: AMDH reports 111 people in detention on the Moroccan side
Following an unprecedented influx of migrants to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) reports 111 people are in provisional detention on the Moroccan side, with some already receiving prison sentences.
The Ceuta Assault Was a Coordinated Operation, Not a Spontaneous Movement
An investigation by Golden Owl found that the massive influx of 72,000 people into Ceuta from Morocco was a pre-planned operation, not a spontaneous movement. The study analyzed social media activity and found that the operation was coordinated and pre-constituted, with a…
Ceuta, Morocco's Hormuz?
The article analyzes Ceuta's strategic importance for Morocco, likening it to the Strait of Hormuz, and how Rabat leverages migratory crises to gain political and financial concessions from Europe, particularly Spain.
Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives.
Spain has threatened to impose counter-measures on Italy if it fails to lift border controls introduced following the mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Roughly 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco arrived in Ceuta by sea in a matter of hour…
FIFA Apologizes After Private Investment Project and Reaffirms Support for Infantino
FIFA's leadership has issued an apology for "errors" made regarding a leaked private investment project, which was subsequently abandoned, but reaffirmed its full support for President Gianni Infantino following a crisis meeting in Morocco.
The article attributes the migratory crisis in Ceuta to Morocco's deteriorating economic conditions, high unemployment, and inequality, particularly affecting its youth.
The recent influx of Moroccan migrants into Ceuta is not merely a repeat of 2021, but rather a symptom of deep-seated social inequalities and a stagnant political discourse within Morocco, according to expert Khalid Mouna.
Spain sweats over its isolated territories in Africa
Spain's two autonomous cities in northern Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, have been thrown into the spotlight after a surge of migrants into the territories has raised concerns about their status and Madrid's control over them.
Thousands of migrants entered the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco, bringing renewed attention to one of Europe’s most unusual borders. The latest crossing has highlighted border security and irregular migration, as well as diplomatic tensions between Madrid and Rabat.
EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis
EU interior ministers have expressed concern over foreign 'information interference' linked to the circulation of images during the migration crisis in Ceuta. They praised Spain's handling of the situation and the cooperation with Morocco.
Moroccan group Holmarcom is expanding its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, notably through recent banking acquisitions like Crédit du Maroc and BNP Paribas' Moroccan subsidiary, BMCI. Despite these moves and a decade-old presence in Côte d'Ivoire, the group's overall pan-A…
After the deadly Ceuta crossing, Moroccan parents search for their children
After tens of thousands rushed on the Spanish border at Ceuta, authorities say that 70,000 have since returned to Morocco. Moroccan families are desperately looking for their loved ones who swam to Ceuta.
The Sudanese football team for the short is preparing to participate in the World Cup in Morocco. The team has faced numerous challenges, including a lack of funding, infrastructure, and equipment. Despite these obstacles, the team is determined to succeed and bring pride…
Israeli officials publicly mocked Spain over the Ceuta migrant crisis, in which at least 70 Moroccan migrants died, while simultaneously humiliating Morocco, an Israeli ally since 2020.
Ceuta: Parents gather at Moroccan border, desperate for news of their children
Parents in the Moroccan town of Fnideq are gathering along the border fence, waiting for news of their children who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 and 31.
Morocco has blamed false information for the sudden migration of tens of thousands of people to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The Moroccan government claims that social media and activities of smugglers were responsible for the mass migration. The government a…
Moroccan Government Reacts to Ceuta Migration Crisis After Five Days of Silence
The Moroccan government has finally spoken out about the recent migration crisis at Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. According to the Ministry of the Interior, 40,000 people attempted to cross the border illegally, resulting in 11 deaths. Madrid reports 72 deaths.
Ceuta and Melilla: 'The Moroccan claim to the enclaves has been formulated by a number of newspapers'
A massive influx of over 50,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco resulted in at least 72 deaths, with Spanish authorities overwhelmed and Moroccan forces allegedly allowing the crossings. This event has reignited Morocco's long-standing claim over C…
A massive influx of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, has sparked a dual debate in Spain. The government has accused traffickers of negligence, while the opposition has called it a violation of Spain's territorial integrity. The crisis has e…
Thousands of young migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to Ceuta, Spain, in the past 72 hours, but none have made it to the European mainland. The migrants, mostly teenagers, were driven by the promise of a better life on social media platforms like Ti…
Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Thousands of Moroccan migrants, mostly young men, are returning from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after a brief, desperate attempt to find work, finding little welcome and harsh conditions. Many are exhausted and disillusioned, having faced food shortages and a lack of op…
Ceuta: Migrants leave the enclave and recount the unleashing of violence in recent days
Following an unprecedented influx of 50,000 migrants into Ceuta, many are now returning to Morocco, citing severe violence and psychological trauma inflicted by Spanish forces and residents.
Spain is ramping up security after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into an enclave on the border with Morocco. Officials are taking measures to ensure public safety.
Morocco: Rapper Mehdi Black Wind Granted Provisional Release
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, has been granted provisional release after three weeks of incarceration on charges of "offenses against institutions."
Ceuta Recovers Part of Calm Amid Tension
Ceuta has regained some calm after a massive influx of Moroccan migrants, but the situation remains tense. The city's authorities have deployed the military and police to control the crowds, and a barrier has been set up to prevent further arrivals.
Thousands of people attempt to swim across the border from Morocco to Ceuta, Spain, with at least 57 deaths. The Spanish government's decision to allow no deportations has led to a mass exodus. The article questions whether the Moroccan monarch is using this situation for…