Morocco

Morocco is a North African nation currently in the news for several reasons. It is set to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, with Morocco vying to host the final game in Casablanca. However, recent news also highlights negative aspects, including fines and bans levied against Moroccan players following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The fines were issued by the African football governing body. Furthermore, Morocco is implicated in Spain's efforts to manage migration, as Spain moves to grant legal status to undocumented migrants. Additionally, its geographic location places it in proximity to drug trafficking routes, as evidenced by Spain's bust of a cocaine operation involving 'floating bases' in the Atlantic. The French navy also intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Morocco, suspected of violating sanctions.