Moroccan civil servant, sports administrator and politician
The Norwegian Football Federation has called for Gianni Infantino to resign amid fallout from his bid to privatize the World Cup via the FIFA Forward Enterprise. UEFA maintains its boycott threat and several European federations have withdrawn support as Infantino seeks re-election next March.
The health of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, has severely declined, with Physicians for Human Rights-Israel calling for an independent medical examination. Abu Safiya, detained by Israel since December 2024 under the Unlawful Combatants Law, reports severe injuries and ongoing torture. New documents show missing chest X-ray results and continued claims of medical neglect as international observers urge accountability.
Signatories including Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan express support for FIFA President Infantino, while European bodies threaten boycotts. The plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors has been withdrawn, but governance concerns linger as opposition grows and challengers prepare for the next vote.
Infantino is facing a leadership crisis as CONCACAF, UEFA and AFC push for his resignation amid a failed World Cup privatization plan. He is meeting Dominican officials while allies seek to rally support and counter moves to unseat him ahead of the March 2021 presidential election. FIFA has not commented on ongoing requests for change.
Guinea‑Bissau has organised a constitutional referendum for 30 August 2026 that would replace its semi‑presidential system with a stronger presidency, cut parliament seats and raise candidacy fees ahead of planned December elections. Kazakhstan has held a vote to elect a new single‑chamber Kurultai under a constitution that allows President Tokayev to run for a seven‑year term; four other pro‑government parties have entered the 145‑seat legislature.
Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosts for the 2030 World Cup, with FIFA yet to decide the final venue. Moroccan PM Akhannouch warns against premature promises as tensions run over where the final will be played. Multiple leaders emphasize resolving hosting rights with their allies. The 2030 tournament will mark the competition’s 100th anniversary.
Moroccans have gone to the polls to elect 395 deputies in a vote dominated by economic grievances, high youth unemployment and fallout from last years Gen Z protests and Julys mass crossing into Ceuta. Nearly 16 million registered voters face an electorate skewed to older cohorts; only about 4% of registrants are aged 1824. Results are expected Thursday.
The Authenticity and Modernity Party has won the most seats in Morocco's parliamentary election, but no party has an outright majority. PAM will need to form a coalition to govern while turnout remains historically low. The king will appoint the prime minister from the largest party. Youth discontent and calls for better public services persist as the country prepares for the 2030 World Cup.
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister after PAM won the most seats in the parliamentary elections. She is tasked by King Mohammed VI to form a government and will lead negotiations to build a coalition. Turnout was the lowest in two decades as PAM edges ahead of rivals. El Mansouri has previously served as Marrakech mayor and housing minister.
Morocco has formed a coalition government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri of PAM. The coalition includes Istiqlal and two smaller left-wing parties, holding a narrow majority in Parliament. The government faces rising living costs, unemployment, and public service needs ahead of 2030 World Cup preparations.