Morocco
Algerian Army Allegedly Kills 3 Moroccan Smugglers Near Border Town
Three Moroccan "smugglers" from the same family would have been shot dead near Figuig by elements of the Algerian army.
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Algeria
Morocco
US to Establish Military-Industrial Base in Morocco, Countering Russian Influence in Africa
In order to protect their interests and those of their allies against the expansion of Russia in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Algeria and the Sahel and Sahara countries, the United States wants to establish an American military-industrial base in Morocco. A mission entrusted by President Joe Biden to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Sport
Morocco's beIN Sports Commentator Faces Backlash Over CHAN 2023 Remarks
The Moroccan sports commentator for beIN Sports Jaouad Bedda is the target of a hostile campaign led by Algerian supporters for having explained the non-participation of Morocco in the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2023). In Morocco, Internet users have shown their support.
Sport
CAF Takes Legal Action Against Morocco for CHAN 2022 Boycott
After Morocco’s boycott of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the organizing committee has just seized the competent judicial body of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which reacted on Monday through a press release.
Sport
Moroccan Leader Condemns Racist Chants at African Soccer Tournament in Algeria
Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), is saddened by the racist remarks made by spectators towards Moroccans during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship of local players (CHAN) in Algeria.
Morocco
Nelson Mandela's Praise for Morocco Resurfaces After Grandson's Controversial Remarks
A speech by former South African President Nelson Mandela paying tribute to Morocco has gone viral on social media after his grandson Zwelivelile violently attacked the kingdom during the opening of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria.
Morocco
Morocco's Gas Imports Surge as Spain Reopens Maghreb-Europe Pipeline
Spain agreed last June to reopen the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline (GME) in the reverse direction, closed by Algeria since the end of October 2021, to allow Morocco to import gas. Six months after the start of this agreement, the quantities of gas transported to Rabat have increased significantly.
Sport
Morocco Withdraws from CHAN 2023 Amid Flight Dispute with Algeria
In the eyes of the Algerian sports commentator for beIN Sports, Hafid Derradji, Morocco missed the opportunity to score points at the expense of Algeria, the host country of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2023). The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) had requested that the Atlas Lions travel to Constantine, the host city of Morocco’s matches, via a direct flight from Rabat on a Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane, but it was met with a refusal from the Algerian authorities.
Sport
Moroccan Football Federation Condemns Racist Incidents at African Championship Opening
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has denounced and firmly condemned the "malicious acts and abject maneuvers" that marred the opening of the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship for local players (CHAN).
Morocco
Algeria Ranks 29th Globally for Cheapest Mobile Data, Outpacing Morocco
Algeria far outpaces Morocco in the top of the cheapest countries for mobile data. This is the result of the ranking of a specialized site based in England.
Sport
CAF President 'Saddened' by Morocco's Absence from CHAN 2023 in Algeria
After attending the draw ceremony for the Club World Cup at the Mohammed VI complex in Salé, Patrice Motsepe spoke about Morocco’s absence from CHAN 2023 currently taking place in Algeria.
Morocco
Experts: War Unlikely Between Morocco and Algeria Despite Rising Tensions
While tensions are increasingly high between Morocco and Algeria, a French think tank says that a war between the two neighboring countries remains "unlikely".