Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalist, will kick off the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the host nation in a group alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. The tournament, which will run from December 21 to January 18, is the biggest football event in Morocco before the country co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian More than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of West Africa, an area that has become a major departure point for migrants attempting to reach Europe. The incident has sparked an outpouring of grief, with Pakistani leaders expressing condolences and calling for stronger action against…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian On Thursday, Morocco and Spain took a significant step toward normalizing trade relations with the first passage of goods through the north African exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018. These small Mediterranean territories, claimed by Morocco, have long been a point of contention in Spanish-Moroccan relations and serve as the European Union’s…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian With 223 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in service by 2023, Morocco holds the second-largest fleet of military drones in Africa, trailing only Egypt with 267 UAVs. By 2025, Morocco plans to bolster its military capabilities further by acquiring cutting-edge drones, including the Turkish Bayraktar Akinci, a high-altitude, long-endurance model. This move reflects Morocco’s strategic…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged significant financial support to Morocco, earmarking $1 billion to bolster its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This includes a recently signed agreement for a €350 million ($370 million) loan to enhance economic governance, expand water supplies, and establish an industrial zone at the Nador West…
Africa’s Coldest Country of Snow, Glaciers, and Subzero Temperatures Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian When picturing Africa, snow-covered landscapes likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, in certain parts of the continent, snow is not just a rare occurrence—it’s a defining feature. Among these unique locations, Lesotho stands out as Africa’s coldest country, where temperatures…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with all 24 teams officially qualified for the highly anticipated tournament. Here’s everything you need to know about the qualifiers, standings, and the competition’s next chapter. Qualified Teams Hosts: MoroccoOther Qualifiers: Burkina Faso, Egypt, Algeria, Angola, DR Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast,…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Casablanca has secured its position as Africa’s leading financial hub and ranks 52nd globally among the world’s top 115 financial centers for 2025, according to a recent report by CEOWORLD magazine and the Institute of Executive Policy. The rankings, drawn from the IFCI Global Financial Centers Index, highlight Casablanca’s strong financial standing…
News Report | Africa Guardian According to the newly released 2024 Global Digital Fraud Index by American security firm SumSub, Moroccan hackers have been ranked as the most dangerous in North Africa, as reported by Spanish daily La Razón. Morocco leads North African countries with a rating of 3.51 points, placing it third in Africa overall, following Mauritius and…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Morocco was elected as Interpol’s Vice-President for Africa on Thursday, receiving widespread support for its contributions to regional and international security. The election took place during Interpol’s 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, with Morocco’s candidate securing backing from 96 member states, surpassing other contenders. The election recognizes Morocco’s pivotal role in promoting…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Rabat is home to Africa’s largest theater, a remarkable structure that cost nearly €200 million, but despite being completed three years ago, it remains closed, leaving local officials confused and frustrated. The building, with its futuristic, white, and rounded design, has become an architectural landmark in Morocco’s capital. Designed by the renowned Zaha…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Kia Middle East and Africa has officially launched the Kia EV5 in Rabat, Morocco, marking a significant step forward in the region’s journey towards sustainable mobility. The event, attended by over 100 media representatives and fleet companies from nine markets, highlighted the Kia EV5’s impressive range, speed, and futuristic design as the future…
The lack of financing options, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stifles innovation and hinders business growth. Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over 10.5 percent to the continent’s GDP, Africa is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution, driven…
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday. FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South America, one each in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion, were part of the celebration…
Soccer’s biggest championship will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa, with most of the games in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Soccer’s World Cup will be staged in six countries on three continents in its centenary edition in 2030, an unexpected and complex alteration to its traditional format that was approved on Wednesday in…
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), organisers the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced. A joint East African bid from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won the right to hold the 2027 tournament. Morocco replace Guinea, after the country was stripped of the tournament in October last year because of concerns about infrastructure and facilities….
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least another 2,000, authorities said on Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. At least 2,012 people are confirmed dead, while 2,059 were injured, including 1,404 in a critical condition, an interior ministry statement…
Tragedy has struck Morocco as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the iconic Marrakech, killing at least 296 Almost 300 people have been killed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, according to officials. Many of the deaths are believed to have happened in areas south of Marrakech – which are reportedly hard to reach. The…
Daniel Danino is the CEO and founder of Volta Metals, an international group focused on energy, industry and trading in EMEA. Morocco is a country that has been investing heavily in the aerospace sector in recent years, and the aviation industry is an important part of that effort. As a part of this effort, the Moroccan government has been…
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has been a trending topic on all media platforms across the world, in the last few days. This was after his wife, a TV model, discovered he owns ‘nothing’ despite earning millions of Euros in his football career. Hakimi is a football player with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and the Moroccan national football team which…
Volvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck to Morocco. The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. Deployment of heavy electric trucks is now spreading across the world. With Europe and the US among the leaders, the shift to…
King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday his country’s decision to present a joint bid together with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In a message to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the king said this joint bid would bring together Africa and Europe, the northern and southern Mediterranean, and the African, Arab…
Jawad El Yamiq’s error led to Les Blues’ early opener but did Walid Regragui get the starting approach wrong in Wednesday’s semi-final? Morocco were solid defensively in their run to the World Cup semi-finals…until they were not. The Atlas Lions gave away a goal five minutes into their clash with France to throw a spanner in the works. Walid…
What you need to know: In Senegal, Rabat is often accused of abuses against African migrants who travel north through Morocco on the way to Europe. But Senegalese President Macky Sall — who also heads the African Union — hailed the team’s “historic” qualification for the semi-final. His country is in diplomatic crisis with Morocco, but that’s not stopping Tunisian…