Congo to challenge CAF decision reinstating Morocco coach Walid Regragui

The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) announced on Monday its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the reinstatement of Moroccan coach Walid Regragui. This comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee overturned Regragui's four-match suspension and $5,000 fine for an altercation with DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023). Originally, FECOFA had protested Regragui's behavior, while the

Moroccan court orders Maroc Telecom to pay nearly 6.4 billion dirhams to competitor Wana

The Commercial Court in Rabat has ruled in favor of Wana regarding the lawsuit against Maroc Telecom, citing unfair competition and dominance of the Moroccan market. The court ordered Maroc Telecom to pay 6.4 billion dirhams in compensation to its competitor. Wana had previously filed the lawsuit in December 2021, seeking 6.8 billion dirhams in damages. Notably, earlier in February 2020, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency had already fined Maroc Telecom 3.3 billion dirhams for

Morocco outshines South Africa in credit race, European Rating Agency says

Morocco enjoys more favorable credit prospects than South Africa, according to European Rating Agency Scope Ratings. This conclusion is attributed to their above-potential economic growth, sounder fiscal position, and better prospects for reform. Scope Ratings assigned Morocco a BB+/Stable Outlook while South Africa received a BB/Stable Outlook. Developing economies like Morocco and South Africa face a tough road ahead with several major hurdles to overcome, the report noted. The global

Rome hosts Italy-Africa Summit, excludes Polisario

Rome is hosting the Italy-Africa summit on Monday, focusing on the development of the continent. Representatives from UN agencies like the World Food Programme (WFP) and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank are participating. Morocco is represented by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. The Polisario has been excluded from the summit. Italy resisted pressure from Algeria, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to invite the separatists. As a result, Algeria downgraded its

Moroccan international Achraf Dari snubs Belgian interest, heads to Rayo Vallecano

Moroccan defender Achraf Dari has dashed the hopes of both Sporting Charleroi and Anderlecht in the Belgian league, opting instead for a transfer to Rayo Vallecano in Spain. This news comes as a blow to both Belgian clubs, who were actively pursuing the player, Voetbal Nieuws reported on Saturday. Initially, Sporting Charleroi seemed close to securing Dari's signature, with medical tests scheduled last week. However, Anderlecht reportedly swooped in at the last minute, attempting to hijack the

Coach Walid Regragui faces tough decisions ahead of Morocco vs. South Africa game

Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui faces a crucial decision ahead of tomorrow's crucial match against South Africa. Key player Sofiane Boufal is ruled out due to injury, leaving a gap in the attack. While Hakim Ziyech is working hard to overcome an ankle injury, his inclusion remains uncertain. Regragui acknowledged the challenge of the South African team, who boast strong team chemistry with several players from the same club. Additionally, the hot and humid conditions could affect

Morocco’s Inwi partners with Medusa Submarine Cable for enhanced connectivity

Moroccan telecommunications giant Inwi announced a strategic partnership with the Medusa Submarine Cable System on Monday, according to Capacity Media. This agreement will see both companies collaborate on supplying and operating dedicated fiber optic links on the new 8,000-kilometer Medusa cable. Spanning the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Red Seas, the Medusa cable establishes a novel East-West connection, opening up exciting possibilities for connectivity and data exchange. Through this

Former Polisario representative faces charges for smuggling migrants into Spain

Moulay H. H. L, a former representative of the Polisario Front's «Ministry of Health» in Spain from 2016 to 2020, is facing prosecution for allegedly organizing the illegal entry of around 20 Sahrawis residing in the Tindouf camps into the autonomous region of Asturias, Spain. According to Iberian media reports, the migrants used false documents to enter Spain and seek medical treatment. Prosecutors allege that Moulay H. H. L leveraged his past work with the Spanish Red Cross to

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger exit ECOWAS, embrace closer ties with Morocco

On January 28, 2024, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three countries, along with Chad, had joined Morocco's Atlantic Access Initiative on December 23, 2023.

Qatari club Al-Shamal signs Moroccan midfielder Younes Belhanda

Qatari side Al-Shamal Football Club announced the signing of Moroccan international midfielder Younes Belhanda during the January transfer window. In a statement, the club said Belhanda «will bolster their attacking midfield and become a valuable asset to the club in the coming months». They expressed confidence that Belhanda's experience and talent, alongside his teammates, will contribute to further successes for the team this season.