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U.S. Consulate in Casablanca strengthens visa teams amid rising demand

Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate......

South Korean prodigy Choi Gaon extends winning streak with second halfpipe World Cup title

Seventeen-year-old South Korean snowboarder Choi Gaon reaffirmed her dominance in the women’s halfpipe by winning her second consecutive FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Her stellar second run earned 94.50 points, securing her third career World Cup victory and strengthening......

Ryanair announces fifth base in Rabat with $200 million investment

Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,......

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup champion’s prize amid ticket controversy

FIFA has announced a record prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winner set to earn 50 million dollars, marking an unprecedented increase in the competition’s history. The decision, revealed during a FIFA Council meeting in Doha, comes as the organization faces a mounting backlash......

Sports infrastructures: Morocco confirms its status as an international reference

Morocco is strengthening its position as a global benchmark in sports infrastructure through a continuous and ambitious modernization program, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. With the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and......

Morocco secures €270 million from AfDB to upgrade airport infrastructure

Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),......

Atlas Lions to play first three World Cup 2026 matches in New York, Boston and Atlanta

Morocco’s national football team, the Atlas Lions, will play all three of their group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, specifically in the cities of New York (New Jersey), Boston and Atlanta. According to the match schedule unveiled by FIFA during a ceremony in Washington,......

Ronaldo praises Morocco's "Wonderful Football" ahead of 2026 World Cup

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário praised Morocco for playing "wonderful football" in recent years, calling the team a formidable opponent for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup. Speaking at the World Cup group stage draw ceremony in Washington on Saturday, Ronaldo highlighted Morocco’s......

Trump receives inaugural FIFA peace award amid controversy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Award during the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C., an honor established to recognize individuals who unite people and inspire future generations. The ceremony marked the official draw for the tournament,......