When you think of Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, known for its blend of modern governance and ancient heritage, and a growing hub for coastal youth culture. Also known as Rabat-Salé, it’s where the Atlantic meets political quietude—and where surfers from across Africa are quietly building new connections. Rabat isn’t just a seat of government; it’s a coastal city where the rhythm of the waves starts to echo the pulse of broader African movements. From the medina’s narrow alleys to the dunes of nearby Sale, surfboards are becoming as common as traditional leather slippers. And while Rabat might not be on every surfer’s radar like Bali or Cape Town, its role in linking North African coastal life to the rest of the continent is growing fast.
What ties Rabat to the stories you’ll find here? It’s not just geography. The same forces shaping politics in Cameroon, Nigeria, and South Africa are also reshaping who gets to ride the waves. When Ruth First fought for justice through journalism, she wasn’t just challenging apartheid—she was fighting for the right of marginalized communities to tell their own stories. That same spirit lives in the young Moroccans who paddle out at Sidi Kaouki, and in the Zulu surfers from Durban who use the ocean as both escape and platform. Rabat’s political calm hides a deeper current: the rise of youth-led culture that refuses to be silenced. You’ll see this in how Nigerian officials raid homes over alleged coups, how Cameroon’s election chaos sparks protests, and how South Africa’s grant systems shift under biometric rules—all of it connected by a shared desire for agency. Surfing, in this context, isn’t just sport. It’s a quiet act of claiming space.
Here, you’ll find posts that don’t just mention Rabat—they show how it fits into a bigger picture. From the FIFA+ deal that brings global soccer to African screens, to the AWS outage that reminds us how fragile digital infrastructure is, these stories all orbit one truth: Africa’s coastal communities are no longer on the sidelines. They’re shaping news, culture, and tech in real time. Whether it’s a Nigerian minister’s home raided, a WWE star swimming with dolphins in Perth, or a Xiaomi phone with a 7,500mAh battery hitting shelves in China, the thread is the same—people are adapting, connecting, and pushing back. Rabat is one node in that network. And what you’ll find below isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a map of where Africa’s next stories are being written—on beaches, in courtrooms, and out on the open ocean.
Eric Chelle named a star-studded 24-man squad for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Gabon in Rabat on November 14, 2025, with Victor Osimhen and Maduka Okoye leading the charge. A win could send Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup.
