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[ad_1] King Mohammed VI expressed deep sorrow in a message addressed to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the death of former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari. “It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excllency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, my predecessor, who departed this life, today, Sunday, July 13, at a hospital in the united Kingdom,” Bola Tinubu announced on Sunday via the social media platform X. Buhari, marked by his stern approach and uncompromising rhetoric on corruption, earned a reputation among his supporters as a determined reformer. The…

[ad_1] The Libyan government in Tripoli has formally protested to the United Nations over Greece’s delineation of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) south of Crete, arguing that the map infringes on Libyan maritime boundaries. The EEZ map, published in the EU’s Official Journal over the weekend, is said by Libya to be a breach of its sovereign rights, particularly in granting hydrocarbon exploration rights in contested waters. In a diplomatic note, Libya described Greece’s action as a “unilateral measure without legal basis” and submitted its own EEZ map to directly counter the Greek claim. Tripoli maintains that such actions disregard…

[ad_1] Rabat – Moroccan internationals Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi left their mark on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, earning places in the tournament’s best XI after a series of standout performances in the US.  Bounou, who plays for Saudi club Al-Hilal, stood tall throughout the tournament. In a tightly contested match against Manchester City, he made 10 saves, matching a tournament record. His efforts helped the club reach the quarter-finals, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Fluminense.   At the other end of the field, Hakimi brought speed and control to PSG’s right flank. The right-back scored in a…

[ad_1] Morocco has positioned itself as the driving force behind Africa’s energy transformation, combining strategic investments, institutional innovation, and regional partnerships to address the continent’s energy paradox, according to a new analysis by global energy expert Mehmet Öğütçü. Despite Africa possessing over 60 percent of global solar potential and vast critical mineral reserves, more than 590 million Africans lack electricity access. Öğütçü, president of Global Resource Partnership, argues in his Policy Center for the New South study that Morocco’s approach offers a blueprint for overcoming governance failures that perpetuate this disparity. The kingdom’s strategy centers on comprehensive electrical grid modernization…

[ad_1] Former Wydad AC Rhulani Mokwena has been appointed head coach of Algerian outfit MC Alger, replacing Tunisian Khaled Ben Yahia. The club confirmed the South African’s arrival on their Facebook page last night. Mokwena, 38, endured a difficult spell with Wydad following his move from Mamelodi Sundowns, finishing the season trophyless. Under his tenure, Wydad played 35 matches, registering 11 wins, 12 draws, and four defeats. He succeeded Ben Yahia, who led Mc Alger to a domestic double last season after winning the Algerian Ligue 1 title with 58 points and the Algerian Super Cup. The club also reached…

[ad_1] The upcoming meeting of the Morocco-EU joint Parliamentary Committee is scheduled in Rabat by the end of October. The announcement was made by the Committee co-chairs, Lahcen Haddad and Ruggero Razza, following videoconference talks. In a joint press release, the Committee’s Co-Chairs underlined the timeliness of the planned meeting as it would follow shortly after the launch of the new EU Pact for the Mediterranean. This ambitious proposal aims to strengthen cooperation between the EU and the Southern partners. It focuses on fostering shared interests and mutual benefits to deliver a more stable, prosperous, and interconnected region. The two…

[ad_1] Chelsea and PSG meet today in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium just outside New York in a game that will decide who lifts the most lucrative prize in club football. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on the DAZN website and app. PSG arrive in imperious form, having breezed past Real Madrid 4–0 in the semi-final following knockout wins over Bayern Munich and Inter Miami. Luis Enrique’s side also topped a group featuring Atlético Madrid and Seattle Sounders, despite a surprise…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco’s women’s national football team closed the group stage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a narrow 1-0 win over Senegal on Saturday in Rabat.  The result sends the Atlas Lionesses through to the quarter-finals as group leaders, edging Zambia on goal difference. Coach Jorge Vilda, addressing the media after the match, commended his players for their discipline and unity. “The defensive line did its job. They kept the score intact against a strong side,” he said.  “We pushed forward and created chances. We could have scored more, but what mattered was keeping…

[ad_1] Chelsea secured their first FIFA Club World Cup title with a 3-0 win over PSG, as Achraf Hakimi endured a frustrating night in New Jersey. The Blues took control early, with Cole Palmer striking twice in quick succession – a powerful effort in the 22nd minute followed by a well-taken second seven minutes later. João Pedro added a third just before half-time to put the result beyond doubt. PSG, featuring a full-strength line-up, failed to match Chelsea’s intensity. Hakimi, often a key attacking outlet, was largely pinned back by Chelsea’s high press and spent much of the match in…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco ranked 100th out of 165 countries in the 2025 Global Citizenship Report released by CS Global Partners. The country scored 50.5 out of 100 points, placing it in the lower tier of the global ranking. In the North African region, the country ranked 1st , ahead of Tunisia (103), Algeria (105), Egypt (106), and Libya (125).  The report measures “global citizenship” using five key indicators, namely quality of life, safety and stability, economic opportunities, freedom of movement, and financial freedom. Mixed performance across key areas Morocco’s performance varied significantly across the different indicators measured in the…