AllAfrica News: Morocco

West African Leaders Back $25b Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline

[Daba Finance] West African leaders have endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, giving political backing to a $25 billion project designed to transport natural gas across West Africa and into Europe as the continent looks to strengthen energy security and expand regional integration.

Morocco, Spain, Portugal to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament's centenary and a major milestone for global football.

Ecowas Member States Endorse Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline

[This Day] The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, governing the development of the Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), a nearly 6,800 kilometers energy infrastructure that will transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco, before connecting to the European gas network.

Free Outspoken Moroccan Rap Star

[HRW] Imprisoned, Charged for 'Insulting Royalty'

France-Morocco Rapprochement Overshadowed By Fresh Pegasus Spying Claims

[RFI] As France seeks to rebuild ties with Morocco after years of diplomatic tensions, a new investigation claims Moroccan intelligence targeted senior French officials with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Banyana Banyana Set for Morocco Departure Ahead of Wafcon 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Banyana Banyana will depart for Morocco on Saturday as they step up preparations for the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026), where they will look to make their mark on the continental stage.

Ihezuo Believes Super Falcons Will Pick World Cup Ticket in Morocco

[This Day] Former junior international striker, Chinwendu Ihezuo, has admitted that the 14th edition of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals taking place in Morocco between July 26 and August 16 will be much tougher than the last competition held in the same North African Kingdom a year ago.

T2S Group Launches $110m Casablanca IPO

[Daba Finance] T2S Group Holding received approval from Morocco's capital markets regulator to launch its initial public offering on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, opening the country's 2026 IPO market with a deal worth up to 1.1 billion dirhams, or about $110 million.

Morocco's Ora Technologies Extends Series a to $10m

[Daba Finance] Moroccan super app ORA Technologies raised an additional $2 million from local investors, extending its Series A funding round to $10 million as it expands its food delivery and digital payments business.

Moroccan Authorities Arrest Journalist Ali Lmrabet Over Alleged False Information

[CPJ] New York -- Moroccan authorities must immediately and unconditionally release French-Moroccan freelance journalist Ali Lmrabet, who has faced decades of pressure over his critical reporting, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.

CAF Brings Together Africa's Biggest Women's Football Stars for Second 'Stars Spotlight' Webinar Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026

[CAF] With just over a week to go before the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") will host the second edition of its exclusive 'Stars Spotlight' Webinar Series, bringing together some of the continent's biggest names in Women's Football.

France Ends Africa's World Cup Dream

[CAF] Morocco's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday evening after a hard-fought 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, bringing the curtain down on Africa's participation at the global showpiece.

Morocco, France Kick Off Blockbuster Quarter-Final Battles

[Premium Times] Morocco booked their place in the last eight with an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada, while France edged Paraguay 1-0 thanks to Kylian Mbappé's second-half penalty to maintain their perfect record

'We Have Our Own Local Identity' - Morocco's Jazzablanca Festival Founder

[RFI] Casablanca - As the Jazzablanca festival celebrates its 19th edition, RFI spoke to its founder Moulay Ahmed Alami about how the event has evolved, its support for Moroccan artists and the wider cultural and economic impact on Casablanca.

'They Played Well'

[RFI] Morocco's World Cup run came to an end on Thursday after a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, leaving supporters torn between disappointment and pride.

End of the Road for Morocco As Mbappe, Dembele Fire Les Bleus Into Semi Final

[This Day] Africa's last team standing, Morocco, finally capitulated last night as France secured their third consecutive World Cup semi final ticket in Boston.

World Cup - Mbappe, Dembele End Morocco's Dream As France Reach Semi-Finals

[Premium Times] Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals to settle a tense quarter-final, bringing an end to Morocco's remarkable campaign in North America.

France Beat Stubborn Paraguay to Set Morocco Q'final Clash

[This Day] World Cup favourites France were made to sweat to book their quarter-final place but Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved enough to help them past a resolute Paraguay in Philadelphia.

Ounahi Double Ends Canada's World Cup Adventure As Morocco Book Quarter Final Berth

[This Day] Co-hosts Canada's FIFA World Cup 2026 adventure came to a end yesterday in Houston as Azzedine Ounahi's second-half double and a late Soufiane Rahimi goal sent Morocco through to the quarter-finals for a second straight tournament.

Why Morocco Deserves World's Attention

[This Day] Every football match has statistics. Every tournament has history. But only a few of us have had the privilege of living part of that history.

Ounahi Fires Morocco Into Historic Second Straight World Cup Quarter-Final

[CAF] Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals more than once after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston on Saturday.

Botswana Supports Sahrawi Republic Quest for Self-Determination

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is poised to support the Sahrawi Republic in its quest for self-determination as a sovereign nation.

Morocco Send Netherlands Packing As Germans Also Crash Out

[Scrolla] It was an unforgettable edition of Monday night football at the Fifa World Cup with two of the favourites falling prey to shock penalty shootout exits.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou Emerges as Hero in Penalty Shoot-Out

[Premium Times] Morocco's striker Saibari scored the last penalty kick to win the match for his team.

Morocco Victory a Major Boost for Africa

[CAF] Morocco reached the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in Monterrey.

PFL Africa Shifts Cage to Morocco After Lagos Showdown

[New Times] The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa will continue its 2026 campaign later this year, as the league heads north for its next and maiden landmark event in Casablanca, Morocco on October 10.

World Cup - Morocco Coach Ouahbi Declares 'Unbeaten' Atlas Lions Must Dream of Winning the Trophy

[Premium Times] Ouahbi believes Morocco have entered a new era, where simply competing is no longer enough

30 Days to Kick-Off - Countdown to TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Begins Ahead of 26 July Opener

[CAF] In 30 days, Africa's premier women's football competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, will kick off in Rabat.

Morocco's Hidden History - Archaeology, DNA and Carbon Dating Rewrite the Story of the Ancient World

[The Conversation Africa] For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.

EmergingTech Ventures Gets Proparco Backing for New Fund

[Daba Finance] EmergingTech Ventures Fund II secured a cornerstone investment from Proparco as the Morocco-based venture capital manager raises a new fund for early-stage technology startups in Francophone Africa.

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