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Gianni Infantino welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa in Rabat: "Morocco has become one of the global hubs of Football"

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is back in Morocco, where he was warmly welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), on Saturday, July 19. Upon his arrival, Infantino took a moment to praise the country's growing influence in the world of football. "I......

French military completes withdrawal from Senegal, ending regional presence

The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......

Togo holds municipal elections amid protests and low turnout

Togo conducted its municipal elections on July 17, marking a pivotal yet contentious moment in the nation’s political landscape. The elections come on the heels of violent protests and widespread unrest following constitutional reforms that strengthened President Faure Gnassingbé’s......

EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation

The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European......

France ends permanent military presence in Senegal and West and Central Africa

On July 17, 2025, France officially ended its permanent military presence in Senegal during a historic transfer ceremony held in Dakar. The French military handed over its two final installations: Camp Geille, the country’s largest French military base, and the military air support unit at Dakar......

Moroccan football mourns the loss of legendary Ahmed Faras at 78

Morocco’s football community is united in grief following the passing of Ahmed Faras, a legendary figure in the country’s sporting history, who died at the age of 78 after battling illness. Faras’ contributions to Moroccan football, both with his hometown club and the national team,......

Migration pressure: Morocco on the verge of a silent reception crisis

According to the latest annual report by the African Observatory for Development and Rehabilitation, Morocco ranks as the second-largest host country in Africa for irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, just behind South Africa. It also holds third place in asylum application numbers, following......

Women’s africa cup of nations: when and where to watch Morocco vs Mali match

The Moroccan women’s national football team, the Lionesses of the Atlas, have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). They will face their Malian counterparts on Friday, July 18, in Rabat, competing for a spot in the semi-finals. In the group stage,......

Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline gains momentum with new agreements in Rabat

The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project is progressing steadily, as Rabat hosted a series of high-level meetings this week to advance the ambitious initiative. Representatives from national oil companies, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and other stakeholders convened on July......