Morocco continues to cement its status as a premier football hub in Africa as it prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a return steeped in symbolism, 38 years after Morocco stepped in to rescue the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the 1988 edition following Algeria’s abrupt withdrawal.
Morocco has climbed to 68th place in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, improving from last year's 76th position, yet still falls into the "Low" proficiency category. Despite regional and city-specific advances, significant disparities persist in gender and age-based proficiency, underscoring the ongoing challenges in enhancing English skills across the nation.
Moroccan adventurer Meryem Belkihel is returning home after nearly three years cycling solo across 33 African countries, during which she also climbed the continent’s three highest peaks. Despite malaria, typhoid, storms, and visa hurdles, she never felt unsafe or discouraged and now plans to turn her passion into a career.