Morocco

Tens of thousands of people have attended a right-wing protest in Spain over the migrant situation in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast. The demonstration reflects growing public anger over migration flows to the territory, which has repeatedly been a flashpoint between Spain and Morocco. The rally underscores rising political tension in Spain over immigration policy.

Sudan and Ethiopia are meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier, with Ethiopian broadcaster FM Addis 97.1 providing live coverage in Amharic. Football fans across both countries and the diaspora are following the match closely, sharing reactions and updates as the two East African rivals compete for a place at the tournament, which Morocco will host in 2027.

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, the country's major travel trade show, is in the news as exhibitors announce their participation. Hawaii's tourism office is bringing local food specialties like loco moco, Spam musubi and acai bowls to Tokyo Big Sight, while the Morocco National Tourist Office has confirmed it will exhibit. Domestic players such as Shizu prefecture are also promoting regional tourism through the character franchise Tetsudo Musume.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has emerged as the biggest winner in Morocco's parliamentary elections, but without securing an outright majority. The result leaves the party needing coalition partners to govern, and attention now turns to negotiations over forming a new government.