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Morocco arrests nearly 300 migrants near Ceuta amid renewed crossing fears

Scores of would-be migrants, most of them from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Saturday, two weeks after tens of thousands of people attempted to enter the territory.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16

Over 100 arrested in Morocco over fresh Ceuta migrant crossing attempt

Moroccan authorities arrested at least 111 people on Saturday after a group attempted to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, following calls on social media for another mass border crossing.

The Times of India · Aug 16

WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown

Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history.

France 24 · Aug 16

Concern grows as British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste vanishes on trip to Morocco

The coach and former international sprinter has not been seen for two months, with one former teammate calling the situation ‘very worrying’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Fake accounts and false rumours drive new Ceuta crossing campaign

Calls for a new mass crossing into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, have flooded Moroccan social media, with posts urging migrants to rush the border on Saturday. An RFI investigation found the campaign was fuelled by false rumours, suspicious accounts and signs of artificial amplification.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14

Thousands of migrant children ‘at risk’ in Ceuta amid sexual assault accusations

Two weeks after mass migrant crossing, 4,000 children could be outside the protection system amid fears among humanitarian groups of another push

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Unprotected minors and alleged illegal returns: NGOs warn of Ceuta humanitarian crisis

Thousands of minors remain unprotected in overwhelmed Ceuta as Spain weighs moving them to the mainland or sending them back to Morocco. Five organisations tell Euronews about the limits of humanitarian aid and warn of possible human rights violations.

Euronews · Aug 14

EU experts on the ground in Ceuta amid fears of fresh migrant influx

A team of EU migration experts is in Ceuta for a “first-hand assessment” of the situation, as reports warn of a potential new migrant influx on 15 August. Brussels, however, says its focus remains on protecting the EU’s external border at all times, rather than on any “specific date”.

Euronews · Aug 13

Morocco steps up border security over fears of new mass crossing into Ceuta

Morocco has stepped up security along its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla after fresh calls appeared on social media urging migrants to attempt another mass crossing, weeks after tens of thousands rushed the frontier.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 13

Chawinga sisters shine as Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations final

Malawi continued ⁠their giant-killing ​run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday with goals from Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa to book a place in the final. They go on to face Cameroon, who beat hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout in the…

France 24 · Aug 13