Category: North Africa
Morocco’s Stars Rewrite the Record Books After Victory Over Scotland
Edited By: Aya Selene Morocco moved a step closer to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a deserved 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, near Boston, in the second round of Group C matches. The decisive goal came from Ismael Saibari just 71 […]
Hundreds Protest in Tripoli Against Irregular Migration, Calling for Expulsions
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Hundreds of Libyans gathered Thursday outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Tripoli to protest the presence of undocumented foreign nationals in their neighborhoods and demand their removal from the country. The demonstration followed a social media campaign that mobilized participants carrying slogans such as […]
Floods Trigger Displacement and Communication Outages in Southern Libya
Edited By: Africa Eye Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall has disrupted telecommunications and internet services in parts of southern Libya, while authorities have launched emergency measures to address the humanitarian impact of the disaster. The floods affected the municipalities of Ghat and Tahala, located in the country’s far southwest, where torrential rains and overflowing […]
Stellantis opens Morocco’s first vehicle dismantling hub for Middle East and Africa
Edited By: Africa Eye Stellantis has inaugurated a vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco, marking the company’s first such facility in the Middle East and Africa region as it expands its focus on recycled and reused automotive parts. The centre, located in Casablanca, represents an investment of 1.6 million euros and is capable of dismantling up […]
World Bank urges Morocco to shift toward a more inclusive growth model
Edited By: Aya Selene A recent report by the World Bank presents a comprehensive assessment of Morocco’s economic trajectory, describing the country as a stable and reform-oriented economy that has achieved significant progress over the past two decades. The report, titled “Scaling the Atlas: Growth and Jobs for a Prosperous Morocco,” emphasizes improvements in infrastructure, […]
Moroccan Contractor Killed in Iranian Missile Strike in Bahrain, UAE Says
Edited By: Tendai Zola A Moroccan national working as a civilian contractor with the UAE Armed Forces has been killed in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense. The ministry stated that the incident occurred during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In addition to […]
CAF awards 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after Senegal forfeiture ruling
Edited By: Africa Eye The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared the national team of Senegal to have forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, awarding the title to Morocco with a 3–0 result by default. The decision was announced Tuesday after the CAF Appeals Committee reviewed the case and […]
Libya Signs $20 Billion Oil Development Deal with International Energy Giants
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Libya has signed a major oil development agreement worth $20 billion in foreign investment with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, marking one of the largest energy deals in the country in recent years. The 25-year agreement was announced at the opening of the Libyan Energy and Economy Summit in Tripoli. It aims to […]
Trump’s Nile Dam Mediation Proposal Sparks Widespread Online Debate
Edited By: Aya Selene U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to revive mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the long-running dispute surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has sparked broad debate across social media platforms. The initiative comes after nearly 15 years of stalled negotiations and months after the dam’s construction was completed in September, amid […]
Morocco Enters the AI Race With a Sovereignty First Strategy
Edited by: Anwar El Mourjani Morocco has crossed a decisive threshold in its digital trajectory with the official launch of its national “AI Made in Morocco” strategy in January 2026. More than a policy announcement, the move signals a clear ambition to treat artificial intelligence as a pillar of state capacity rather than a peripheral […]
Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON 2025 final
Edited By: Aya Selene Morocco secured their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria in a tense semi-final decided by penalties on Wednesday night in Rabat. Despite dominating large stretches of the match, the host nation failed to break down a resilient Nigerian defense during regular time and […]
Hasnae Taleb: The Moroccan-Born Financier Building a $4 Billion Global Success Story
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Hasnae Taleb embodies one of the most remarkable success stories in contemporary global finance. Born in Khénifra, a modest town in Morocco’s Middle Atlas, she rose from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in international asset management before the age of 30. With no financial backing, Taleb moved to New […]
Morocco shake off nerves to defeat Comoros in AFCON opening match
Edited By: Africa Eye Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, overcoming a nervous start before second-half goals sealed the opening win in Rabat. In front of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium and under persistent rain, Morocco struggled early on despite dominating possession against […]
Egypt’s Koshary Earns UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Egypt’s iconic national dish, koshary, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a milestone for Egyptian culinary tradition. Made primarily from rice, lentils, pasta and crispy fried onions, and typically topped with a spiced tomato sauce, koshary is widely consumed across […]
Libya Reopens Its National Museum After 14 Years, Reclaiming Its History and Identity
Edited By: Tendai Zola After fourteen years of political turmoil and conflict, Libya has reopened the doors of its National Museum in Tripoli, marking a symbolic moment in the country’s efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage and present a renewed image to the world. Closed since the uprising against former leader Muammar Gaddafi and the […]