Morocco World News
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:56:26 +0000CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026 Qualifiers Draw to Be Held in Rabat
Rabat— The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will today conduct the official draw for the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 Qualifiers in Rabat, officially launching the qualification campaign for Africa’s premier men’...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:13:57 +0000Côte d’Ivoire Cruise Past Burkina Faso to Reach AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals
Rabat – Côte d’Ivoire delivered a commanding performance to defeat Burkina Faso 3–0 in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, securing their place in the quarterfinals. The match, held at Stade Adrar in Agadir, saw the defendin...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:05:10 +0000FBI Delegation Visits Moulay Hassan Stadium to Study Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Security Protocols
Rabat – As part of a working visit to Morocco, a delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) toured Moulay Hassan Stadium today to observe the country’s security arrangements for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The ...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:47:19 +0000Chaos Erupts on Air Arabia Flight from Milan to Casablanca After 17-Hour Delay
Rabat – A routine Air Arabia flight from Milan to Casablanca descended into chaos on January 4, leaving passengers stranded for nearly 18 hours amid delays, fights, and tense confrontations at the airport. According to eyewitness accounts obtai...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:38:12 +0000Morocco’s Dams Gain 246 Mm³ in One Day as Filling Rate Nears 44%
Agadir – Recent rainfall has significantly boosted Morocco’s national water reserves, with dams across the kingdom accumulating 246 million cubic meters (Mm³) of water in just 24 hours. The overall filling rate rose from 42.5% to 43.9% betwe...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:57:47 +0000Safi Sets Out Concrete Steps to Repair Flood Damage After December Disaster
Rabat – Authorities in Safi have begun the on-the-ground rollout of a government program designed to repair damage caused by the floods that struck the city on December 14. A steering committee met today at the provincial headquarters to pres...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:45:54 +0000Algeria Strike Late to Eliminate DR Congo and Reach AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals
Rabat – Algeria secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over DR Congo in the final minutes of extra time to book their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals. The match, played at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, remained goalless for 1...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:01:09 +0000Gas Cylinders Truck Explodes on Had Soualem-Casablanca Highway
Rabat – A powerful explosion involving a truck transporting butane gas cylinders disrupted traffic on Tuesday afternoon on the highway near Had Soualem and sent shockwaves through one of the region’s most heavily used road corridors. The bl...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:55:46 +0000AFCON 2025: Euromed University of Fez Hosts Debate on Soft Power, African Football
Rabat – Euromed University of Fez organized a high-level conference on Monday in partnership with the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) organizing committee, placing the role of football in African soft power, identity, and governance at the center ...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:35:24 +0000Taroudant: A Father and Teenage Daughter Found Dead After Being Swept Away by Flash Floods
Agadir – The bodies of a man in his sixties, and his 17-year-old daughter were recovered Tuesday morning from the Imdad wadi, near the commune of Sidi Ouaaziz in the Oulad Berhil district, after they were swept away by flash floods in Taroudant...