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King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. But the monarch, who rarely makes political interventions, emphasised Spain's need to "maintain good neighbourly relations" with Rabat after July's unprecedented migrant surge into Ceuta strained historically delicate ties. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.

Why Algeria and Morocco stay hostile in 2026, what the Oran arrests signal, and how Western Sahara and gas shape US stakes in North Africa. The post Algeria Morocco Rivalry Flares Again in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July's migrant influx from Morocco. Their trip is the first royal visit since 2007, when a diplomatic crisis erupted with neighbouring Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Spain's other North African territory of Melilla.

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable," Felipe said. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.

Spain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s borders

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, but thousands remained, and dozens died. Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta, making the royal visit diplomatically sensitive. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris has more from Madrid.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia kicked off their first visit to Ceuta on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with residents of the Spanish city in North Africa as they grapple with a migration crisis that has strained relations with Morocco. The royal couple will then travel to Melilla, Spain’s other North African exclave, on Wednesday. It will be the first visit by a Spanish monarch to the two cities since Felipe’s father, Juan Carlos I, toured them in 2007. Their visit comes after about 80,000...

Moroccan Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, announced on Monday the formation of a coalition with the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Party of Progress and Socialism.

The Atlas Lions explained for US fans: coach, players, FIFA ranking, the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, the AFCON 2025 title dispute and the 2030 World Cup. The post Morocco National Football Team Guide 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

After more than four months of striking, Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers have resumed work, temporarily suspending their protest against a controversial bill reforming their profession.

Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.

From Gnawa trance music and Goncourt-winning novels to Cannes films and the Atlas Lions, the people who shape Morocco's culture in 2026. The post Morocco Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco. The hearing in Lausanne comes almost 10 months after Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave Senegal victory over the tournament hosts following a chaotic finish to normal time. But in March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.

Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a race against time in Kenya. Health officials are tracing dozens of contacts after an Ebola patient died following a journey from DR Congo. Plus Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza wins the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story "The Blue Fighter".

Morocco politics in October 2026: King Mohammed VI, new head of government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the parties, the army and who decides. The post Morocco Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Morocco's Kenitra battery hub is due to start its first cell line this month, as Volkswagen's PowerCo takes 49% of a planned US$537 million cathode plant. The post Morocco Kenitra Battery Hub Readies October Cell Line appeared first on The Rio Times.

Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco's Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel's top military contractors.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.

Senegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.

Morocco's currency has fallen 6.5% against the US dollar since late July, making the country cheaper for American visitors and US goods dearer for Moroccans. The post Morocco’s Dirham Drops 6.5% Against Dollar Since August appeared first on The Rio Times.

The first F-16 Block 72 fighter built for Morocco has made its maiden flight, Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday. It still faces flight tests before delivery. The post Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Jet Takes Flight appeared first on The Rio Times.

The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Morocco’s first woman head of government on 29 September 2026. This profile covers her career and coalition. The post Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s New PM appeared first on The Rio Times.

How Morocco balances Washington, Europe, the Gulf, China and Russia, and why it judges every partnership by one issue: Western Sahara. The post Morocco Geopolitics Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Morocco's MASI fell 0.87% to 17,579.17 points on Thursday after a positive open, as TGCC dominated trading and the dirham eased against the US dollar. The post Morocco Markets: MASI & the Dirham — October 1, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.