Morocco

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport on Sunday evening, welcomed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Akhannouch leads a high-level delegation to launch the first session of the Egypt-Morocco joint coordination and follow-up committee.

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Spain's National Police have found a subterranean passageway in a warehouse in Ceuta's El Tarajal industrial area, next to the border wall with Morocco, potentially used for hashish smuggling. The discovery is part of a major operation targeting a drug trafficking network with links in Andalucía and Galicia. Authorities report 15 arrests and 29 searches so far.

Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal. The match in Rabat descended into controversy when Senegal players protested a late penalty awarded to the hosts, walking off the pitch and delaying play for over 20 minutes. Brahim Diaz missed the spot-kick, allowing Senegal to rally for their second AFCON triumph in five years.

January 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Nigeria's Super Eagles have named their starting lineup for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, with Onyedika replacing Ndidi in midfield and Victor Osimhen captaining the side. Onyedika, fresh from scoring a brace against Uganda, will join Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka in the engine room. Osimhen has dismissed concerns about Morocco's home advantage, insisting the team is ready to fight for the trophy.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco has advanced to the knockout stage after a group phase that largely followed form, eliminating only one former champion among the 24 teams. Heavyweight teams including Senegal, Morocco, Algeria and Nigeria progressed, setting up intriguing last-16 matchups starting Saturday. Hosts Morocco topped their group with a convincing win over Zambia.

December 29, 2025 Reported by AI

Host nation Morocco secured top spot in Group A at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Zambia in Rabat. Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice, including a spectacular bicycle kick, while Brahim Diaz added a second-half goal. The result, combined with Mali's 0-0 draw against Comoros, advances both Morocco and Mali to the knockout stage.