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Kenya's Harambee Starlets land tough WAFCON group

The tournament will run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, and will also serve as part of the qualification pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

How AFCON quarter-final tactics could decide Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt ties

A tactical guide to the AFCON quarter-finals, breaking down Mali v Senegal, Morocco v Cameroon, Nigeria v Algeria and Egypt v Ivory Coast, with low-scoring games expected and four favourites tipped to edge through.

Mahrez calls on Algeria to rewrite AFCON story

Ranked fourth in Africa by FIFA, Algeria aims to live up to expectations and build momentum for the World Cup in North America, where they will appear for the first time since 2014. Mahrez, who turns 35 in February and now plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, could be approaching his final international tournaments.

Mazraoui shines in Hakimi's absence

The hosts broke the deadlock in the second half when Brahim Díaz converted a chance created by Mazraoui, and Ayoub El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick late on.

AFCON to be held every 4 years from 2028, Caf announces

CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the decision reflects a broader strategy to stabilise revenues and align African competitions more closely with the global football calendar.

Flash floods kill at least 37 in Morocco’s coastal Safi region

Scenes of destruction were reported across the city as fast-moving water swept through neighbourhoods, especially in the old city centre, where at least 70 homes were flooded.

At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco

The two four-storey residential buildings that came down early on Wednesday morning contained eight families, state media report, citing local officials.

EXPLAINER: Who is Princess Lalla Asmaa?

The cornerstone of Princess Lalla Asmaa’s humanitarian portfolio is her presidency of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Deaf Children and Youth, founded in 1995.

Morocco to host Africa's 2026 World Cup playoffs

All winners of the nine African qualifying groups advance to the finals in Canada, Mexico and the US next June, but there is also a route for a potential extra place for one of the four best runners-up. They will play a mini tournament in Morocco in November to determine a single team that will go on to compete in an inter-continental playoff in March for a place in the 48-team field at the 2026 World Cup.

INFOGRAPHIC: Countries rocked by Gen-Z protests

As of October 1, 2025, countries such as Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Serbia, and Peru have all witnessed large-scale youth demonstrations demanding justice, reform, and accountability.

Morocco sees 8th straight day of protests organised by online Gen Z group

The demonstrations in the usually stable North African kingdom have bucked the perception of young Moroccans as being politically disengaged, and have been organised since last Saturday by GenZ 212, a group active on the web platform Discord.

Two killed as Morocco police confront Gen Z protesters

The protests, largely driven by young people, erupted on Saturday in response to the government’s decision to invest in new football stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup instead of improving basic public services and addressing the economic crisis.

10-man Harambee Stars stun Morocco at Kasarani

Starts held on for the victory despite going down 10 men in the first half after Chris Erambo was sent off

CHAN: Two time winners Morocco settle in Nairobi ahead of kickoff

“We are excited to be here and ready for CHAN. I already love Nairobi; the weather is great, and we are looking forward to a successful tournament,” said defender Marouane Louadni, who plays his club football for AS FAR

CHAN: Morocco name star studded squad to travel to Kenya

The team draws heavily from local powerhouses like RS Berkane, Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca, and AS FAR, giving Morocco a deep pool of seasoned professionals

Wanyama returns as McCarthy unveils provisional Harambee Stars squad

Head coach Benni McCarthy included Wanyama in the squad released on Monday, marking the midfielder’s first call-up since announcing his retirement from international football in 2021.

Kenya supports Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara

The move aligns Kenya with an increasing number of African, Arab, and Western nations showing support for Rabat in the longstanding conflict.

Kenya, Morocco strengthen ties with new Embassy in Rabat

The embassy was inaugurated on Monday by Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

PCS Mudavadi to undertake three-day official visit to Morocco

During his visit, Mudavadi who is also the Foreign Affairs CS, will meet with Morocco’s Head of Government and Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

The Berbers of North Africa

Despite pressures of modernization, they continue to maintain their cultural heritage.

FAO sounds alarm as locust outbreaks persist in North and West Africa

The FAO emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and control measures to mitigate the impact of these outbreaks.

Kenya's Junior Starlets departs for Morocco friendlies

Morocco names strong squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Nyayo Stadium reopens as Kenya thrashes Uganda 3-0