SALE, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan authorities this month arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel, a region south of the Sahara Desert, officials said Monday.

Morocco, the gateway to Africa, is a land of fascinating contrasts. From the golden sands of the Sahara Desert to the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains, this North African gem offers experiences that are as diverse as its landscapes.

Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks against national and international targets in the country by a 12-member cell loyal to Islamic State in the Sahel. The operation underscores the threat emanating from jihadist militancy in the Sahel,

The new-look Basketball Africa League hosts Morocco will host the Kalahari Conference from April 5, and will feature Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers as well as home side FUS Rabat, while the tournament's fifth edition will see six debutant teams.

The first round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 concluded on Wednesday night with Algeria, Mali, Togo and Kenya among the teams that excelled and advanced to the second round.

Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations intercepted a 12-member cell planning attacks in Morocco, working under an Islamic State leader from Libya. The agency seized weapons, explosives, and arrested suspects in multiple cities,

Morocco has worked to present itself as a regional leader in combatting violent extremism, forging deeper ties with new governments throughout the Sahel, including Mali, with which signed a joint ...