At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta At least eighteen migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta The Independent UK · Jul 31
Italy Threatens to Cut Spain Off Schengen Area After Migrants Flood Ceuta Border Italian officials are considering closing the Schengen border with Spain after thousands of migrants breached the Ceuta border, raising concerns about national security and human trafficking. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Italy pushes EU to suspend Spain from Schengen zone Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for Spain's suspension from the EU's Schengen travel zone after thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spain rejected the remarks, accusing Italy of politicising migration, as at least nine people died attempting the dangerous sea crossing. The Economic Times · Jul 31
Spain deploys army as thousands of migrants swim from Morocco into Ceuta Spanish armed forces are being sent to Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the territory. Local authorities stated the situation had spiralled out of control, overwhelming border police. The deployment follows a request for additional personnel to manage the crisis. This mass crossing occurred after days of smaller arrivals and… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of it Why are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore and broke through barriers in a chaotic event. This surge followed a court ruling impacting migrant deportations. Underlying poverty and instability drive people from Morocco and Africa. Spain reinforced… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Spain migrant crisis: Military deployed as thousands cross border; 9 killed Spain deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The sudden influx overwhelmed security forces, leading to a severe border crisis. Authorities confirmed an agreement with Morocco for the return of illegal migrants. The reason for the surge remains unclear, with various factors suggested. Ceuta, a… The Times of India · Jul 31
Hundreds of migrants flood into Spain's Ceuta exclave from Morocco CEUTA (SPAIN) - Madrid said on Thursday it would despatch soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered Spain's north African exclave from neighbouring Morocco and hundreds more headed there. Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Ceuta Migrant Surge Leads to Nine Deaths as Thousands Try To Reach Spain in One Night, Echoing Deadly 2021 Crisis A mass migration at the Ceuta border resulted in nine deaths as thousands attempted to enter the Spanish enclave from Morocco, prompting calls for a national emergency and military intervention. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
Nine deaths in Ceuta as thousands of migrants breach Morocco’s border with Spain IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 30
Shock Video Captures Thousands of Moroccans Storming Spain's Ceuta Border as Guards Overwhelmed Thousands of migrants are attempting to reach Ceuta, Spain, exploiting a legal loophole. The Spanish government faces pressure to declare a national emergency as the border struggles to manage the influx. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
Spanish Army Demanded in Ceuta as Border Collapses Under Massive Migrant Surge From Morocco Ceuta faces a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants cross from Morocco, straining resources and prompting calls for Madrid to take control. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
'Declare national emergency': Videos of Moroccan migrants entering Spain after swimming around border barriers go viral Chilling videos of thousands of people running amok in joy as they entered Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta went viral. Within hours on Thursday, thousands of jubilant people from Morocco swam and entered Ceuta. Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas, has urged the Spanish government to declare a national emergency… The Times of India · Jul 30
Migrants cross into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, in photos Thousands of migrants have crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local officials to urge Madrid to declare a national emergency and deploy the army as attempts to reach the territory surge. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Spain mobilises troops to Ceuta as thousands of migrants continue to swim across the border from Morocco The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory. Euronews · Jul 30
The Independent UK · Jul 30 What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local officials to seek help from Spain's national government
The Independent UK · Jul 30 What could a World Cup look like without European teams? European countries ‘will not participate’ in any Fifa competition if Gianni Infantino’s plans to privitise the World Cup go through
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Spain sends extra troops and police to Ceuta after thousands of migrants arrive Unknown number of people have swum and waded into Spanish enclave that neighbours Morocco
Euronews · Jul 30 Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.
France 24 · Jul 30 🔴 Spain deploys military as hundreds cross into Ceuta from Morocco Spain will deploy military units to support police in Ceuta after hundreds of migrants breached the border fences from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming local security forces. Nine bodies have been recovered, a Spanish government spokeswoman said Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 ‘Why are you doing this to me?’: how one woman survived two years of slavery on a Spanish farm Fatima left her family behind in Morocco for seasonal work in Spain. But the dreams of a better life quickly turned into exploitation, squalid conditions and violence
Euronews · Jul 29 Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, overwhelming border security
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Trump highway in Sahara? US President claims a Morrocan 660-mile tribute in disputed territory US President Donald Trump claimed Morocco will name a 1,055-km highway in disputed Western Sahara after him, citing his 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory. Morocco has not confirmed the claim. The proposed highway highlights closer US-Morocco ties amid the long-running Western Sahara dispute and the region's growing…
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Trump celebrates having a highway named after him – more than 3,000 miles from home President said he looks ‘forward to traveling the entire length’ of the 655 mile highway ‘someday’
France 24 · Jul 26 Women's AFCON 2026: Tournament gets underway after months of delay Originally scheduled for last spring, the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finally kicks off this Sunday in Rabat, Morocco. Algeria take on Senegal in the opening match, while defending champions Nigeria begin their quest to retain the title as the tournament favourites.