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EU says it ‘passed the test’ after Ceuta migrant crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called border security "a shared European responsibility" and urged "united action" from EU member states after approximately 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, triggering the…

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Death toll reaches 67 in Spain-Morocco border crisis

Moroccan security forces clashed with hundreds of people attempting to storm the border into the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Saturday, marking a second consecutive day of violence at the Beni Ansar crossing as the broader migration crisis along Spain's…

60,000 migrants surge into Spain’s Ceuta; at least 57 dead

About 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta within a single 24-hour period beginning Thursday, overwhelming the tiny territory's population of 83,000 and triggering a humanitarian crisis that left at least 57 people dead, according…

Spain returns over 37,500 migrants to Morocco as Ceuta crisis deepens

More than 37,500 migrants who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, representing roughly 75% of those who crossed during the unprecedented mass border surge, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The returns, occurring at a rate…

Spain, Morocco halt Ceuta crossings after 49,000 breach border in a day

Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence surrounding the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday after an estimated 49,000 migrants crossed into the tiny territory by sea and land in a single day, leaving at least 19 dead bodies in…

Spain deploys military to Ceuta as thousands breach border

Thousands of migrants from Morocco streamed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, overwhelming border forces by swimming around barriers, scaling fences, and rushing through unguarded gates. Spain announced it would deploy military units to reinforce police at…

Africa’s first EV battery gigafactory wins $114M loan

The African Development Bank approved a €100 million (approximately $114 million) loan to Gotion Power Morocco on Thursday to help develop what will be Africa's first lithium-ion phosphate battery gigafactory, marking a milestone in the continent's push into clean energy…

France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semis

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé struck in the second half as France defeated Morocco 2-0 on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals and setting up a rematch narrative four years in the making.

Mbappé penalty lifts France past Paraguay into World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty kick to give France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for a fourth consecutive tournament.

Ounahi brace sends Morocco past co-host Canada 3-0

Morocco became the first team to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, defeating co-host Canada 3-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston in the opening match of the Round of 16. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the…

Morocco rallies from behind twice to beat Haiti 4-2 at World Cup

Morocco secured their spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Haiti on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, finishing as Group C runners-up behind Brazil.

Saibari’s 71-second goal lifts Morocco past Scotland 1-0

Ismael Saibari needed just 71 seconds to settle Morocco's Group C clash against Scotland on Friday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, scoring the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sending his side to the top of…

Morocco hold Brazil to 1-1 draw in World Cup opener

Morocco and Brazil traded early goals and played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ismael Saibari gave the Atlas Lions the lead in…

Morocco’s king pardons Senegalese fans jailed after AFCON final

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Saturday granted clemency to 18 Senegalese soccer fans imprisoned on hooliganism charges stemming from the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final held in Rabat in January, according to a statement from the Royal Palace.

CAF overturns Senegal’s AFCON final win, declares Morocco champions

The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in an unprecedented ruling, declaring Morocco the continental champions nearly two months after the chaotic final in Rabat.