Morocco’s first female prime minister has been appointed after King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form the country’s next government on September 29, 2026. Her appointment makes her the first woman to hold Morocco’s top government position and comes days after her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the largest party…
The Middle East oil crisis is beginning to affect the global energy market in a way that goes beyond crude oil prices. A new Wood Mackenzie analysis estimates that the prolonged conflict could reduce global crude processing by 1.4 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2026, as refinery disruptions and problems around…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been overshadowed by reports that several Super Falcons players had cash stolen while staying at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The allegations first surfaced after forward Esther Okoronkwo shared posts on social media claiming that money disappeared from players’ wallets while they…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The appeal seeks to overturn a CAF decision declaring that the…
France captain Kylian Mbappé has moved level with Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after scoring in France’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco, but much of the post-match discussion has centered on his controversial penalty technique. Mbappé had the chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot…
By Izuchukwu Okosi The duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on the scoresheet Thursday evening as France beat Morocco 2-0 at the Boston stadium to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win is the third successive time that France will advance to the ‘last 4’. Mbappe missed a penalty…
Morocco have been dealt a major setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France after star forward Ismael Saibari was ruled out through injury. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that the 25-year-old attacker will miss Thursday’s blockbuster clash after suffering a hamstring injury during Morocco’s Round of 16 victory over Canada. Although…
