
Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister, Stirring Debate
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri’s appointment by King Mohammed VI has sparked mixed reactions across the kingdom, highlighting lingering gender biases and the monarchy’s political strategy.
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Fatima Zahra El Mansouri’s appointment by King Mohammed VI has sparked mixed reactions across the kingdom, highlighting lingering gender biases and the monarchy’s political strategy.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that a full decision, including legal grounds, will be delivered by the end of November 2026 after Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s declaration of Morocco as champions.

Persistent supply gaps and soaring prices force local traders to source ginger abroad while urging the government to boost domestic production.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will decide Thursday whether Senegal can be restored as champions after CAF stripped them of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been appointed by King Mohammed VI to lead Morocco’s government, a historic first for the country.

The Moroccan Football Federation has called off the October 4 match in Tangier, leaving the Black Stars to scramble for new opposition as they prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Coventry City striker receives a late national team call‑up after injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena, set to face Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco.

The Kingdom’s foreign ministry says Madrid’s accusations are unfounded and warns against using Morocco as a political pawn ahead of elections.

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch warned RMFF president Fouzi Lekjaa not to pledge Morocco as the 2030 World Cup final venue before discussions with Spain and Portugal.

Police in the Eastern Region have begun investigations after residents reported strange noises and cries from a gated complex in Ntano Electoral Area, where 18 West African network marketers are said to reside.

The bank’s sponsorship of the 2026 ONE Pink Cup at Achimota Golf Club in Accra raised funds for treatment and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A fire and blast involving a long vehicle carrying 35 IBC totes of hydrogen peroxide left a driver with serious chemical burns in Goriyiri, Nadowli‑Kaleo District.

NYA chief executive calls for resources, coordination and monitoring to empower Ghanaian and West African youth in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

Ghana’s government and Organised Labour have struck a deal to raise public sector salaries by 9% for 2027 and 10% for 2028, effective from the first day of each year.

The New Patriotic Party has lodged a case at the Supreme Court asking the Attorney‑General to interpret constitutional provisions on the two‑term cap for Ghana’s presidents.
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