Morocco

- Algeria and Morocco's rivalry over Western Sahara has intensified. - Israel blocked a US contractor from building a military base in Gaza for Moroccan and Kosovan troops. - Morocco appointed its first female prime minister, Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, sparking debate on gender equality, and unveiled a five-year economic plan targeting 5% average growth from 2027 to 2031. - The Court of Arbitration for Sport will rule on Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco in November.