Keywords: 2026


Atlas Lionesses cruise past Uzbekistan 3-1 as Jraidi’s hat-trick lights up Rabat

Morocco’s senior women’s national side opened its two-game series against Uzbekistan with a convincing 3-1 win on Friday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with a late burst of goals from forward Ibtissam Jraidi settling a match that had been far tighter than the final score suggests. A decisive......

Morocco records its hottest September since 1981

Morocco experienced an exceptional spell of heat in September 2026, making it the hottest September in the country since 1981, according to reported climate data. The national temperature average exceeded the 1991–2020 reference period by 2.75°C, surpassing previous September records and highlighting......

Infantino hails Morocco as a model for football development in Africa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco for its progress in football development, highlighting the country’s investment in infrastructure and facilities during a strategic conference organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday in Sal, Cape Verde. Infantino......

Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa joins CAF strategic conference in Cape Verde

Moroccan Football Federation President and Confederation of African Football (CAF) First Vice-President Fouzi Lekjaa took part on Thursday in CAF’s strategic conference in Cape Verde, a three-day gathering focused on the future development and long-term sustainability of African football. Held......

CAF president praises Morocco’s growing influence in international football

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has praised Morocco’s achievements on the international football stage, highlighting the country’s contribution to the development and growing visibility of African football. Speaking on Thursday at CAF’s strategic conference......

South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and strengthen international law, according to the prize announcement on Friday, October 9. The 85-year-old legal figure has spent decades working on human......

Feijóo Launches Spain Election Campaign in Ceuta as Migration Takes Center Stage

lberto Núñez Feijóo has chosen Ceuta as the first major stage of his campaign ahead of Spain’s early general election on November 29, placing migration, border security and the future of the North African Spanish enclave at the heart of his political message. The leader of......

Gianni Infantino Praises Morocco’s Football Infrastructure Progress in Africa

Morocco’s continued investment in football infrastructure has drawn renewed international recognition, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighting the Kingdom’s progress during the CAF Strategic Conference in Cape Verde. Speaking on Thursday at the three-day meeting, held from October......

World Bank: Morocco combines economic resilience with a growing high-tech export base

Morocco is entering a period of economic uncertainty with comparatively strong foundations, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 assessment of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. While geopolitical tensions, disrupted maritime routes and higher transport costs......