Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
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FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses
Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.
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How a social media campaign triggered huge migrant surge on Ceuta
Following a court ruling protecting migrants swimming to Ceuta the previous week, accounts called on thousands to go.
FIFA’s Infantino set for crunch meeting after World Cup selloff crisis
Gianni Infantino under increasing pressure before Wednesday’s FIFA talks after president’s failed World Cup selloff.
Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint
The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.
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Migrants stranded in Ceuta hope for a better future
Longing for asylum, people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali are faced with an uncertain future.
Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings
The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.
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Migrants await asylum in Ceuta amid hunger and thirst
Migrants rushed to receive water and beverages in Ceuta, Spain, where many have spent days on a beach awaiting asylum.
Published On 3 Aug 2026
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Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?
The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
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Families search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossings
Families in northern Morocco are still searching for loved ones after last week’s deadly crossings into Ceuta.
Published On 3 Aug 2026
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
Five more bodies have been found along Ceuta’s coastline as enclave recovers from unprecedented border influx.
