Sep 29, 2026
Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party won the largest number of seats in parliamentary elections with 97 seats according to provisional results, but turnout hit a nearly two-decade low of 38 percent amid voter apathy.
Spanish authorities began relocating hundreds of migrants from beaches in Ceuta to a new tented facility in the port area, with police firing rubber bullets and shots in the air to control crowds. About 10,000 migrants remain in the Spanish enclave following an unprecedented mass border crossing from Morocco in late July that saw 75,000-85,000 people enter the territory.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament that Spain has found no evidence Morocco planned or facilitated July's deadly mass border breach into Ceuta, contradicting allegations in a Spanish police report. The embattled leader faces intense pressure from opposition parties and protesters over the government's handling of the crisis.
Morocco has reinforced security along its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla following social media calls for mass migrant crossings, raising concerns of a repeat of last month's surge when tens of thousands rushed the border. Spain's Civil Guard has stated the border will remain closed.
Social media platforms Meta and TikTok have agreed to fact-check content about border crossings into Spain following a massive and deadly rush to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in late July. The agreement was announced by EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen.
Spain announced it will establish border controls on all flights and ships from Italy from midnight Saturday until September 7, retaliating after Rome imposed similar measures following a mass influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.
South Africa is pushing for Africa-wide migration discussions following violent anti-immigration protests that forced migrants to flee the country, coinciding with a separate border crisis in Spain's Ceuta where tens of thousands crossed from Morocco. The dual crises have elevated migration as a continental priority.
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is requesting the transfer of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain following an unprecedented surge of approximately 72,000 migrants who crossed from Morocco in one week. The crisis has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Morocco blaming a Spanish court ruling and Spain accusing Morocco of facilitating the mass crossing.
Italy imposed border controls on Spain after approximately 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in a single day. Spain deployed military forces and reported that 48,000 migrants had voluntarily returned to Morocco, while Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez criticized Italy's response as 'selfish' and demanded an EU meeting.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta over Thursday and Friday in a massive border breach, resulting in at least 67 deaths from drownings and stampedes. Spain responded by deploying military forces and installing a 500-meter containment barrier along the sea border.
Uganda's parliament voted Thursday to approve the potential deployment of its military to the Gaza Strip as part of a multinational security force proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan. Morocco has also pledged troops for the mission.
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its quarterfinals stage in its fourth week, with France defeating Paraguay and Morocco overcoming Canada to advance. The tournament is being hosted across North American venues including Mexico's Estadio Azteca and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Morocco eliminated Canada from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory in the round of 16 on Saturday in Houston, Texas. The North African side extended their unbeaten streak to 34 matches while ending the co-host nation's historic tournament run.
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their Group C opener at MetLife Stadium on June 14, 2026. Morocco took the lead through Saibari before Vinicius Junior equalized, with coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledging his team's poor performance and the need for improvement.
Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed in his first competitive international appearance, earning widespread acclaim for his composed performance in Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The teenager's display has reportedly attracted interest from top European clubs including Arsenal.
Canadian-Moroccan Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will perform the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song 'Siir Siir' at the tournament's opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12, 2026. The track, created with producer Sanjoy and French artist Vegedream, aims to deliver a message of unity, celebration, and multicultural representation.
A French-Moroccan man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for organizing multiple high-profile kidnappings of crypto figures in France, marking one of the most severe sentences in crypto-related violent crime.
Two US Armed Forces personnel participating in African Lion joint military exercises reported missing near Tan Tan in southern Morocco. Search and rescue operation underway, with officials believing they were involved in an accident.
The World Bank Board of Directors approved $265 million in financing for the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in northern Morocco, marking one of the most significant clean energy infrastructure investments of its kind on the African continent.