A city in northwestern Morocco, on the Maghreb coast
Lebanese authorities have released Fadel Shaker on bail after questions over allegations including army involvement, funding militias, and money laundering related to the Sidon clashes in 2013. Shaker, once a famed singer, has a long history linked to the Al-Assir faction and subsequent legal proceedings.
A set of personal essays and memoirs from diverse voices celebrate renewed reading habits amid cultural events like the UK National Year of Reading and Rabat's UNESCO World Book Capital status. The pieces recount early literary awakenings, midlife shifts to reading as refuge, and entrepreneurial journeys sparked by books, drawing from Guardian, Business Insider UK, and other outlets.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco with 16 teams, 34 matches, and a new qualification tie to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morocco hosts; Nigeria defends the title as several debutants join the field. Kick-off times start at 17:00 GMT across venues, with the final on Aug. 16.
Thousands have swum into Ceuta from Morocco as Spain deploys the army to secure its North African enclave. At least 9–60 deaths reported; the government is coordinating with Morocco to repatriate migrants while facing a humanitarian and security challenge.
More than 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco amid an unprecedented surge. Fatalities have risen to at least 72 according to Spanish officials, while hundreds were detained and thousands began returning to Morocco as authorities coordinate a response. The crisis has drawn international attention and sparked diplomatic tension within Europe.
Migrants in Ceuta surged to the Spanish enclave after viral social-media claims open the border, triggering chaotic crossings. About 60,000 reached Ceuta; at least 72 died or were crushed. Most returned to Morocco, but the incident exposed how online rumours can shape dangerous crowd movements.