Maghreb

The Maghreb is a region of North Africa, typically encompassing Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It's newsworthy due to the strong performance of its football clubs in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League and Confederation Cup. Six Maghreb clubs have qualified for the semi-finals of these two competitions, highlighting the region's dominance in African club football this year. This includes notable matchups between Moroccan and Algerian teams. Separately, the port of Marseille, France, is implementing new electrical hookups for cruise ships. This allows ships to turn off their engines while docked, reducing air pollution in the port city. While Marseille is not geographically part of the Maghreb, its proximity and historical connections to the region make developments there relevant to the broader Mediterranean context.