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Ghana Aim to Seal 2026 World Cup Spot with Crucial Clash Against Central African Republic
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Ghana Aim to Seal 2026 World Cup Spot with Crucial Clash Against Central African Republic

Ghana will be looking to take a decisive step toward securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face the Central African Republic (CAR) in Meknès, Morocco, on Wednesday for Matchday 9 of the African qualifiers. The Black Stars currently sit top of Group I with 19 points, three ahead of second-placed Madagascar, and know that victory could all but guarantee their place at next year’s global showpiece. However, their qualification hopes could still hinge on other results, particularly the clash between Comoros and Madagascar taking place at the same time. A slip-up by the Barea would seal Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance. Otto Addo’s side have been in impressive form throughout the qualifying campaign, winning six of their eight matches. Their only blemishes ...
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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilisers to Ghana  
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Morocco donates 2,000 tons of fertilisers to Ghana  

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, on Monday, took delivery of 2,000 tons of fertilisers donated by the Kingdom of Morocco to support agricultural productivity and strengthen food security Ghana.   Madam Imane Ouaadil, the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, presented the fertilisers to the Ministry as part of enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of in agriculture, industry, and education.   Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, received the items on behalf of the country at a brief ceremony.   This initiative seeks to support Ghana’s Feed Ghana Programme, which was recently launched to improve the productivity of l...
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Morocco highlights value of southern provinces at Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum 2025
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Morocco highlights value of southern provinces at Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum 2025

Morocco played a key role at the Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum 2025, held from 21 to 23 July in Oeiras, Portugal, and dedicated to maritime innovation, port decarbonisation and transcontinental cooperation. This event brought together institutional representatives, economic actors, international experts and partners from Europe, Africa and Asia around new technological models for sustainable ocean development and the valorisation of marine resources. The Kingdom of Morocco was the voice of the African continent at this forum, highlighting the challenges and opportunities related to the development of the blue economy in Africa. The participation is part of a positive and evolving dynamic, reinforced by Portugal's recent announcement expressing its support for the Moroccan Autonomy P...
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Guatemala Considers Autonomy Initiative as Realistic Basis to Resolve Moroccan Sahara Dispute  
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Guatemala Considers Autonomy Initiative as Realistic Basis to Resolve Moroccan Sahara Dispute  

The Republic of Guatemala has affirmed that the autonomy initiative put forward by Morocco in 2007 is “the only serious, credible and realistic basis to move towards a lasting agreement for a definitive settlement of this artificial conflict, in full respect of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and its national sovereignty.”   This position was conveyed by Guatemala's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Ramiro Martinez Alvarado, during a press briefing following his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.   The Guatemalan top diplomat also expressed his country’s full support for the Kingdom’s efforts to reach a political, realistic, pragmatic, lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the regi...
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Morocco wins 2025 Africa Seniors Volleyball Championship  
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Morocco wins 2025 Africa Seniors Volleyball Championship  

Host nation Morocco are the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships, which ended on Sunday, in Martil, Morocco.   Both the male and female teams of Morocco emerged champions and are set to represent the continent at the next volleyball World Cup in Australia, in November 2025.   Featuring two male teams in the competition, the two sides of same nationality, played in the finals with team A completing a 2-1 win over Team B to emerge champions.   The powerful pair of Al-Grooti and Saber managed to beat the veteran duo Elias and Al-Gharawi, in an all-out Moroccan final.   It was an unprecedented moment in the history of Moroccan beach volleyball, with fans and dignitaries cheering both sides on.   In the women’s category, the Moroccan na...
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Slovenia Lauds Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as Good Basis for Solution to Dispute over Moroccan Sahara
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Slovenia Lauds Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as Good Basis for Solution to Dispute over Moroccan Sahara

Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, has highlighted that her country appreciated the Moroccan autonomy initiative, presented by Morocco in 2007, as a good basis for a definitive solution to the regional dispute created over the Moroccan Sahara. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting in the Slovenian capital with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Fajon also praised Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to settle the Moroccan Sahara issue. The Slovenian minister thus reiterated the position on the Moroccan Sahara expressed by her country in the June 11, 2024 Joint Declaration, adopted during her official visit to Rabat. This Declaration constitutes the benchm...
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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation
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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation

FIFA has confirmed a participation fee of $ 9.55 million for each of the four African teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). The inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA CWC will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. The four African clubs participating in the tournament are Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, and Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco. These teams will each receive the same amount as the clubs from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF). This generous payout is part of the USD 1 billion prize pool set for the tournament’s first edition, which will feature 32 clubs. FIFA's official website emphasi...
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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  
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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  

The Republic of Iraq reiterated, on Saturday, its constant position in support of the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity, praising the international momentum in favour of the autonomy plan for the resolution of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.   This stance was expressed by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, during a joint press briefing following his talks in Rabat with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita.    This official position was highlighted in the joint communiqué by both parties.   The Iraqi foreign minister commended Morocco's efforts to reach a realistic political solution based on consensus, in accordance with the relevant United Natio...
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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  
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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  

The Republic of Iraq reiterated, on Saturday, its constant position in support of the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity, praising the international momentum in favour of the autonomy plan for the resolution of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.   This stance was expressed by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, during a joint press briefing following his talks in Rabat with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita.    This official position was highlighted in the joint communiqué by both parties.   The Iraqi foreign minister commended Morocco's efforts to reach a realistic political solution based on consensus, in accordance with the relevant United Natio...
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Morocco, Iraq Reiterate Determination to Renew Impetus of Bilateral Ties  
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Morocco, Iraq Reiterate Determination to Renew Impetus of Bilateral Ties  

The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Iraq have reaffirmed their determination to give a new impetus to bilateral ties.   This position was expressed during talks in Rabat between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita, and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, currently on a working visit to the Kingdom.   Discussions focused on ways of raising bilateral relations to the level of the aspirations of both brotherly countries.   In this regard, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations, which are poised for further strengthening.    They underscored their shared desire to deepen cooperation across var...
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