February 26
Morocco: France Reiterates Its Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
France's foreign minister Stephane Séjourne has reiterated Paris' "clear and constant" support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, during a visit to Rabat. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Morocco: Macron Urges Morocco to Accept French Aid As Death Toll Nears 3,000
As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night's earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Morocco: Mohammed VI Thanks Netanyahu for Recognising Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco's King Mohammed VI extended an invitation for an official visit to Israel's Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, following the official recognition by Israel of Morocco's… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Morocco: Female Maestro Hind Ennaira Shows Gnaoua Music's Power to Transcend Boundaries
Essaouira - Hind Ennaira is one of the rare women maâlems, or master musicians, among the hundred or so Gnaoua artists in Morocco, who usually pass on their musical tradition… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Morocco: Morocco Appeals Court Imposes Tougher Jail Terms in Child Rape Case
Three defendants accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Moroccan girl have been sentenced to between 10 and 20 years behind bars on appeal, after lower sentences awarded in a… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Morocco: French Journalists in Court Over Alleged Blackmail of Moroccan King
Two French journalists have gone on trial in France on charges of trying to blackmail the king of Morocco - allegedly demanding money to hush purportedly damaging revelations about… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Morocco: Qatar World Cup - 5 Things We Learned On Day 17 - Morocco Roll and Swiss Rolled
Morocco turned over Spain to move into the last eight for the first time. But there's no bliss for the Swiss. They're blitzed by a Portugal side not featuring Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Western Sahara: Ramaphosa Vows 'Unapologetic' Support for Western Sahara Independence From Morocco
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed his government's "unapologetic" backing for the partially recognised Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in Western Sahara. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Morocco: Human Rights Group Alarmed Over Treatment of Journalists
Morocco is jailing journalists after flawed trials for non-political crimes, particularly sexual ones, in order to silence them - part of a range of "techniques of repression",… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Morocco: Scientists in Morocco Use Fake Nests to Entice Flamingos to Breed
Scientists in Morocco have set up artificial nests as part of a strategy to tempt greater flamingos to breed in the North African country for the first time in more than 50 years. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Morocco: Morocco Just Fall Short but Offer Template for Future Women's Cup of Nations
In the 22 years since their last participation, Morocco have clearly stored up heaps of luck among the football gods. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Morocco/South Africa: Morocco Skipper Chebbak Tells of Pride At Changing Perceptions At Cup of Nations
Morocco skipper Ghizlane Chebbak on Friday hailed her teammates for the way they had changed views about women's football during their surge to the final at the Cup of Nations. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Morocco/South Africa: Morocco and South Africa Tune Up for Tilt At Women's Africa Cup of Nations Glory
A first continental crown awaits the winner of Saturday night's Cup of Nations final between Morocco and South Africa. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Morocco: Morocco, Israel Continue to Strengthen Military Ties With Army Chief Visit to Rabat
Israel's army chief made the first ever official visit to Morocco this week to strengthen military ties as the two countries continue to grow closer following a normalisation deal… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Nigeria/Morocco: Boss Pedros Tells Cup of Nations Team to Emulate Nigeria's Winning Ways
Morocco boss Reynald Pedros urged his players to reach the Cup of Nations final to enhance their legend after becoming the first team from the country to qualify for the World Cup. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Africa: Morocco and Senegal Move Into Knockout Stages At Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco and Senegal advanced to the knockout stages from Group A at the women's Africa Cup with victories over Uganda and Burkina Faso respectively. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: AU Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Deaths, Violence On Morocco-Spain Border
The African Union Commission chief has voiced his shock at the "violent and degrading" treatment of African migrants trying to cross from Morocco into Spanish territory after 23… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: Football Chiefs Launch Poster for Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
African football bosses on Monday unveiled the poster to be displayed around cities in Morocco for the 2022 women's Africa Cup of Nations which starts on 2 July. Read more »
June 09, 2022
Morocco: Govt Suspends Spain Cooperation Over Western Sahara Dispute
Algeria has suspended a 20-year-old cooperation treaty with Spain after Madrid reversed decades of neutrality on the Western Sahara conflict. Read more »
May 08, 2022
Mali: Mali's Nonuplets - One Year Old and Already a Happy Handful
The birth of Mali's nonuplets - nine babies born at the same time - was such an unusual event that some believed it was a hoax. But as they marked their first birthday this week… Read more »
May 02, 2022
Morocco: King Marks Eid Al-Fitr By Pardoning 29 Jailed On 'Terrorism' Charges
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned 29 people jailed for "terrorism or extremism" offences in a gesture marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Read more »
November 15, 2018
Morocco: Morocco's Modernisation Drive Marred By Political Repression
Morocco unveiled Africa's first ever high-speed rail line Thursday with King Mohamed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the ceremony. The 1.7 billion-euro project is… Read more »