2030 FIFA World Cup Archives

Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is accelerating investments in tourism and infrastructure as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds before…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Morocco Unveils $83 Billion 2026 Budget Focused on Health, Education, and Inequality

Morocco has unveiled a 760 billion dirham ($83 billion) draft budget for 2026 a 5.5% increase from last year with major investments aimed at addressing public discontent over health and…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Morocco’s Gen Z Protests Over Corruption and Public Services Turns Deadly

Morocco’s largest anti-government demonstrations in years entered their fifth night on Wednesday, leaving two people dead as anger over corruption, poverty, and failing public services continues to spread across the…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Gen Z-Led Protests Sweep Morocco Over Health Crisis and World Cup Spending

Morocco witnessed its largest anti-government protests in years this past weekend, as thousands of mostly young demonstrators clashed with police and blocked major roads in at least 11 cities. The…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025