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Solar Eclipse - Morocco to Observe Spectacular Astronomic Phenomenon On August 12, With 93 Percent Solar Obscuration Rate - Expert ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- The sky will be the stage on Wednesday for a spectacular astronomical phenomenon with a global total solar eclipse. However, it will be observable as a partial eclipse in Morocco, with a solar obscuration rate reaching nearly 93% in the northern regions, said Zouha
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Moroccan Authorities Took All Necessary Measure to Thwart Any Illegal Crossing Attempt Towards Sebta, Mellilia ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- Moroccan public authorities have taken all the necessary measures to thwart any illegal crossing attempt towards the cities of Sebta and Mellilia, and to intercept any individual looking to participate, said on Wednesday in Rabat the Spokesperson of the Ministry of
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Aspires to Equitable Partnership On Migration, Protection of Minors - Expert ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco aspires to an effective and equitable partnership, particularly with Spain, aimed at sharing responsibilities related to migration and the protection of minors, said international affairs expert Mohamed Bouden on Wednesday.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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HM the King Extends Condolences to Colombian President Following Earthquake That Struck Several Regions ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and sympathy to the President of the Republic of Colombia, Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero, following the earthquake that struck several regions of Colombia.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Several Moroccan Provinces Brace for Thunderstorms and Heatwaves Expected From Thursday to Saturday ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- Thunderstorms with a risk of hail and gusty winds as well as a severe heatwave are expected to occur from Thursday to Saturday, in several provinces of the Kingdom, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Showcases Strong Commitment to Its Share of Responsibility in Tackling Migration - Academic ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco has shouldered its share in combating illegal immigration with great responsibility and commitment, said political analyst and academic Atik Essaid, describing the management of the issue as a shared duty based on international cooperation.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Al-Quds Children Visit Royal Guard Facilities in Rabat ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- The Al-Quds children participating in the 17th edition of the summer camps of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency visited the various facilities of the Royal Guard at the Mechouar in Rabat on Saturday.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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WAFCON Morocco-2026 - With World Cup Qualification Ensured, Morocco Fully Concentrated On Semis, Says Head Coach ↗
[MAP] Rabat -- National coach Jorge Vilda affirmed on Tuesday in Rabat that the women's national team, now qualified for the next World Cup, is fully focused on the semi-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON Morocco-2026) against Cameroon, scheduled for Wednesday at
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Stands Out As 'Serious, Reliable, Fully Committed Partner' in Managing Migratory Flows - French Expert ↗
[MAP] Paris -- Morocco stands out as a "serious, reliable, and fully committed" partner in managing migratory flows and combating irregular migration, emphasized Jérôme Besnard, a law professor at the University of Paris-Cité.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Ought to Be Considered As 'Strategic Partner' for Europe to Build Comprehensive Migration Policy - Belgian Expert ↗
[MAP] Brussels -- Morocco ought to be considered as "a strategic partner with which Europe is building a comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable migration policy," within the framework of shared responsibility regarding a complex migratory phenomenon, said Belgian jurist Geoffro
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Is a 'Vital Partner' for a Sustainable Management of Irregular Migration in the Mediterranean, Says Brazilian Analyst ↗
[MAP] Brasilia -- "Morocco is a 'vital partner' in implementing a sustainable European response to irregular migration in the Mediterranean," emphasized Brazilian geopolitical analyst Marcus Vinicius De Freitas.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Fully Assumes Its Role in Fighting Against Irregular Immigration - UN Expert ↗
[MAP] Paris -- The Kingdom of Morocco fully assumes its role and responsibilities in the fight against irregular immigration, stressed UN human rights expert Louis-Marie Bouaka.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco's Approach to Combating Irregular Migration Deserves Recognition, Encouragement ↗
[MAP] Dakar -- The approach advocated by Morocco to combat irregular migration and human trafficking networks "deserves to be recognized and encouraged," Senegalese analyst Mankeur Ndiaye said.
19 Aug 2026, 23:09 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon On Historic TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026 Triumph ↗
[CAF] The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated the Indomitable Lionesses, the Fédération Camerounaise de Football ("FECAFOOT"), its President Samuel Eto'o, and the people of Cameroon following thei
19 Aug 2026, 18:06 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Chamboco Confident Mozambique Can Make Their Mark At TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon Morocco 2026 ↗
[CAF] Mozambique international Fernando Chamboco believes the continued growth of futsal in his country has created a platform for the nation to challenge strongly at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.
19 Aug 2026, 13:27 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Algeria Claims First Wafcon Medal After Shootout Win Over Hosts Morocco ↗
[Ghanaian Times] Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat.
18 Aug 2026, 09:45 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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All of Africa Today - August 17, 2026 ↗
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17 Aug 2026, 07:44 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Morocco Detains Dozens of Migrants Trying to Enter Ceuta ↗
[DW] The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing had been circulating on social media this week.
17 Aug 2026, 07:32 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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$25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Dream Drags ↗
[Daily Trust] The much-touted multi-billion-dollar Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is yet to take off owing to the alleged 'lukewarm' attitude of Nigerian authorities, Daily Trust learnt from credible sources.
17 Aug 2026, 06:42 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Algeria Edge Morocco On Penalties in Wafcon Third-Place Play-Off ↗
[RFI] Morocco endured a second painful penalty shootout defeat in the space of four days as Algeria claimed third place at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.
17 Aug 2026, 05:18 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Fake Schengen Visas Surge As Nigerian Passengers Abscond During Morocco Transit ↗
[Leadership] The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised the alarm over a sharp increase in the use of fake Schengen visa stamps by passengers travelling to Europe, with some Nigerians allegedly absconding during transit in Morocco.
17 Aug 2026, 04:02 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Angola and Morocco to Set Chamber of Commerce and Industry ↗
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Morocco made further progress on Tuesday (11) in Rabat on the process of creating the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an initiative aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
14 Aug 2026, 19:03 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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How the CAF Young Reporters Programme Helped Shape Ruth Naa Amanoa Asamoah's Path to the TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026 ↗
[CAF] CAF Young Reporters Programme graduate shares the positive impact of the programme and how it has opened doors of opportunity. "CAF African Schools Football Championship created an ecosystem where young people discovered opportunities in journalism, broadcasting, photograph
13 Aug 2026, 13:54 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco
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Cameroon Stun Hosts Morocco On Penalties to Reach Wafcon Final ↗
[CAF] Cameroon reached the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Wednesday night after defeating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a dramatic goalless semi-final in Rabat.
13 Aug 2026, 08:31 GMT+1AllAfrica Morocco