Morocco on Tuesday advanced to the final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Senegal 5-3 on penalties in an encounter that ended 1-1 at extra-time. The semi-final match played at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, saw Morocco book a final clash with Madagascar, who earlier …
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GHANA and Morocco have scrapped visa requirements for each other’s nationals, paving the way for smoother travel, enhanced trade, and stronger diplomatic ties. Ghanaians can now travel to Morocco without needing a traditional visa, following a bilateral agreement that took immediate effect on Friday. The announcement was made by Ghana’s …
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SOUTH Africa won their maiden CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo. Gomolemo Kekana’s stunning second-half strike proved decisive, as the, Southern Africans claimed the trophy and rewrote history by overcoming a …
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MOROCCO has revealed striking designs for what will become the world’s largest football stadium—the Grand Stade Hassan II. Designed by architecture studios Oualalou + Choi and Populous, the stadium will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators and is set to play a key role in the 2030 FIFA World Cup. …
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AFRICA continues to attract millions of visitors eager to explore its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the bustling souks of Morocco and the breathtaking safaris of Kenya, the continent offers unparalleled travel experiences. With record-breaking tourism numbers in 2024, Africa’s most …
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to nearly 5,000 individuals convicted or wanted on charges related to illegal cannabis cultivation, the justice ministry announced on Monday. This significant move is part of Morocco’s broader effort to regulate the cannabis industry and shift cultivation practices toward legal frameworks. Morocco, known …
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Morocco’s annual inflation, measured by the consumer price index, dropped to 1.3 per cent in July 2024 from 1.8 per cent in June. Morocco’s statistics agency announced this on Monday, August 19, 2024. Food prices, the main driver for inflation, rose 0.5 per cent from a year earlier, while …
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IN response to a surge in migrants using fake Côte d’Ivoire passports, Morocco has reinstated visa requirements for Ivorian citizens. This decision, announced by the Ivorian foreign ministry, aims to safeguard the ‘credibility of the Ivorian passport’ and curb illegal migration. The ministry highlighted the growing problem of migrant …
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Morocco is on track to become Africa’s largest vehicle producer, surpassing South Africa, which has long held the top spot. This significant development is attributed to sustained investments in Morocco’s automotive industry, especially in electric vehicle (EV) projects, according to a recent study by BMI-Fitch Solutions. The study, reported by …
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MOROCCO announced on Tuesday the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its courts, marking a significant step towards modernising the judiciary system across the North African country. ‘AI has introduced significant changes worldwide,’ Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi was reported by Anadolu Agency as saying during a meeting of the Justice Committee in …
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