CAF postpones Women’s AFCON 2026 in Morocco to July–August

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 (WAFCON), which Morocco is set to host, from its initial dates of March 17–April 3, 2026 to July 25–August 16, 2026. In a statement released Thursday, CAF said the decision followed discussions with its partners, including FIFA, and other stakeholders involved in organizing the tournament. The body said the change was intended to ensure the success of the competition, citing

Iftar, the Moroccan Way #3: Briwat, the answer to every taste

Briwat is a staple of Ramadan iftar tables, filled with ingredients ranging from almond paste to seafood, chicken, or minced meat. In Almohad Marrakech, the sweet version was favored by the royal court and elites, while the savory minced-meat version was popular among the wider population.

Moroccan mother in Jerusalem fears for two sons held in Ofer prison without verdict

A Moroccan mother residing in Jerusalem for nearly two decades is living in fear and uncertainty following the arrest of her teenage sons by Israeli forces, with no charges filed after four months. Despite their health issues and her pleas for help, Mennana remains in the dark about their fate, as she continues to advocate for their rights amid escalating regional tensions.

Abdullah Quilliam, England’s first Muslim convert and his trip to Tangier

In the 1880s, British lawyer Abdullah Quilliam sailed to Tangier for a vacation. In the city he was impressed by Islam and Muslims and decided to renounce Christianity for the religion. Back to Liverpool, the man helped build one of the first mosques in the UK.

CAF sanctions Al Ahly with fan ban and fines after AS FAR match incidents

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on Egypt’s Al Ahly SC following incidents during its match against Morocco’s AS FAR (Royal Army Club) on February 15, at the end of the group stage of the CAF Champions League. In a statement, the Egyptian club said it had received a letter from CAF informing it of the Disciplinary Committee’s decision to ban Al Ahly supporters from attending two African matches, with the second match suspended. The club added

Souss-Massa : Des vents violents ravagent 1 500 hectares de serres

Des vents violents atteignant 110 km/h ont ravagé environ 1 500 hectares de cultures sous serre dans la province de Chtouka Ait Baha, provoquant des dégâts considérables sur les exploitations agricoles de la région. Face à cette situation critique, le ministre de l'Agriculture a promis un soutien aux producteurs touchés, notamment par le biais de subventions et de mesures d'allègement des prêts.

Souss-Massa: Vientos violentos arrasan con 1 500 hectáreas de invernaderos

Vientos violentos que alcanzaron los 110 km/h han devastado alrededor de 1,500 hectáreas de cultivos bajo invernadero en la provincia de Chtouka Ait Baha, causando daños considerables en las explotaciones agrícolas de la región. Ante esta situación crítica, el ministro de Agricultura ha prometido apoyo a los productores afectados, especialmente a través de subvenciones y medidas de alivio de préstamos.

Algerian fans convicted of tearing Moroccan banknotes during AFCON see sentences reduced

The Court of Appeals in Marrakech has reduced the prison sentences of two Algerian nationals convicted of «insulting the kingdom’s flag and national currency» during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a review of the initial rulings. Under the new decision, one defendant’s sentence was reduced from eight months to five months of effective imprisonment, while the other’s term was lowered from six months to two months. The case dates back to January,

L'incertitude grandit autour de la CAN féminine au Maroc, la CAF promet des éclaircissements

Alors que la date de l'événement approche, l'incertitude plane toujours sur la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine (WAFCON), prévue au Maroc du 17 mars au 3 avril. Certains vont jusqu'à envisager un retrait du royaume en tant qu'hôte. La Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) devrait apporter des éclaircissements dans les jours à venir, selon Luxolo September, responsable de la communication de l'organisation.

La incertidumbre crece en torno a la CAN femenina en Marruecos, la CAF promete aclaraciones.

Conforme se aproxima la fecha del evento, la incertidumbre persiste en torno a la Copa Africana de Naciones Femenina (WAFCON), programada en Marruecos del 17 de marzo al 3 de abril. Algunos incluso consideran la posibilidad de que el reino se retire como anfitrión. La Confederación Africana de Fútbol (CAF) debería ofrecer aclaraciones en los próximos días, según Luxolo September, jefe de comunicación de la organización. «Se