Keywords: Governance


FIFA faces controversy after lifting Balogun suspension ahead of World Cup knockout clash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been thrust into controversy after football's governing body reversed the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, a decision that followed reports of direct intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump......

UN chief calls for global AI rules as technology outpaces regulation

The United Nations has renewed its call for coordinated international oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that the rapid evolution of the technology is outstripping the ability of governments and institutions to regulate its impact. Speaking at the first government-level global dialogue on......

Ocado confirms Tim Steiner will remain CEO until 2028 amid succession planning

Ocado has confirmed that co-founder Tim Steiner will continue to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer through the beginning of the 2028 financial year, providing clarity after weeks of market speculation surrounding the group's leadership. The announcement signals a structured succession......

Morocco launches sweeping reform of HCP to strengthen statistical governance

Morocco has taken a significant step toward modernizing its public data architecture after the Government Council approved two landmark draft laws designed to overhaul the country's statistical system and redefine the role of the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The legislative package introduces......

SRM Casablanca-Settat accelerates water security strategy with desalination expansion

The Regional Multiservices Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat is stepping up its efforts to strengthen water security across Morocco's most populous region by expanding non-conventional water resources and improving the efficiency of its drinking water distribution network. Speaking during the 2nd......

Argentina’s AI “Non-Human Companies” plan still requires human oversight, experts say

Argentina’s proposal to recognize so-called “non-human corporations” run by artificial intelligence systems has sparked global debate, but legal experts say the initiative cannot fully eliminate human involvement from corporate operations or accountability. The plan, promoted by President......

Tangier welcomes African Parliamentary delegation to strengthen South-South cooperation

An African parliamentary delegation visited Tangier on Thursday as part of the inaugural Interactive Seminar of the Parliamentary Diplomacy and South-South Dialogue Platform, highlighting the Moroccan city's growing role in regional cooperation, local governance and international engagement. The......

GoDaddy warns India's anti-fraud website rules could have global internet impact

GoDaddy, the world's largest domain name registrar, has raised concerns over India's proposed measures to combat fraudulent websites, warning that the new regulatory approach could create unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and reshape internet governance beyond the country's......

Morocco ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa in the Responsible Countries Index

Morocco has emerged as the highest-ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa in the latest Responsible Countries Index, securing 41st place globally among 154 countries. The ranking reflects the Kingdom's performance across a broad set of governance, environmental, and international responsibility......