February 28
Africa: OCP Champions Soil Health at UN
This week in Nairobi, Kenya, the world’s preeminent forum on environmental issues – the UN Environment Assembly is holding its sixth biennial meeting to set the global… Read more »
January 10
Africa: Moroccan Envoy Pips South African for UN Human Rights Council Post
The UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco as president of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024 after he beat South African envoy, Mxolisi Nkosi in a… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Morocco: Moroccans Demand More Aid Weeks After Earthquake
Weeks after the fatal earthquake devastated their homes, hundreds of people in the Moroccan town of Amizmiz are protesting against the local government, BBC reports. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Morocco: Youth Spring Into Action in Wake of Morocco Earthquake
Moroccan authorities are continuing their efforts to speed up rescue operations, evacuate and provide care for the injured, and mobilize all necessary resources to respond to the… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Morocco: More Than 600 Killed in Marrakesh Earthquake
Morocco’s state television reported that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing at least 630 people and injuring more than 320. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Morocco: France Ends Morocco's Women's World Cup Run
France defeated Morocco 4-0 in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Tuesday at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Australia. BBC reports. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Zambia/Morocco: BBC Apologizes for Asking 'Inappropriate' Question at Women's World Cup Presser
The BBC apologised after one of its reporters asked Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak an "inappropriate" question during press conferences, The Evening Standard reports. Read more »
July 17, 2023
North Africa: Extreme Heat Wave Lays Bare Deadly Reality of Climate Change
As Italy, Greece, Spain are bracing for a second heat wave in a week, Morocco and other Mediterranean nations have been caught in a crossfire, according to t he World… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Africa: AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 Winners Honoured in Rabat
The Laureates of the AllAfrica Continental Leadership Award 2023 have called for more initiatives to support the continent's women. It is in a festive atmosphere that the AllAfrica… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: AllAfrica and Phil John Academy Announce Scholarships for 60 African Women Entrepreneurs in 18 countries
AllAfrica Global Media and PhilJohn Academy are jointly announcing scholarships for 60 young women from 18 countries who will receive training in leadership, entrepreneurship and… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Morocco: Morocco Make History at Qatar World Cup
Morocco made history at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Saturday, December 10, when they beat Portugal in their 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Blowing Hot Air - How Top Emitters are Doing on their Energy Transitions #AfricaClimateCrisis
Finding sustainable forms of energy is one of the critical global challenges we face when dealing with the climate emergency and that means an urgent move away from fossil fuels. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Morocco: Raging Wildfires Lay Bare Deadly Reality of Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
At least one person has died and more than 1,000 families evacuated after wildfires have swept across parts of northern Morocco, reports Anadolu Agency. Read more »
January 21, 2022
Western Sahara: Morocco Drives a War in Western Sahara for Its Phosphates
In November 2020, the Moroccan government sent its military to the Guerguerat area, a buffer zone between the territory claimed by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab… Read more »
March 19, 2021
Africa: Leaders Celebrate Centenary of Longtime Unesco Head Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow
Africa's heads-of-state are joining prominent members of Africa's intelligentsia to mark the 100th birthday of Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow by chronicling his contributions as the… Read more »
December 18, 2020
Western Sahara: Top U.S. Republican Condemns Trump Action on W. Sahara as 'Rash And Cynical'
A former American secretary of state who is viewed as an "elder statesman" of President Donald Trump's Republican Party has lashed out at Trump's recognition of Morocco's… Read more »
November 03, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 43,000
As of November 03, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,803,413. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 43,390 and recoveries 1,473,556. Read more »
June 02, 2020
Africa: Moroccan-Designed COVID-19 Test Kit Internationally Approved
With a decade of experience in the development of diagnostic kits, the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research Foundation (MAScIR), a research and… Read more »
January 15, 2020
South Africa/Morocco: SAFA Boycotts 2020 Futsal Over Morocco's Occupation of Western Sahara
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced its decision to withdraw the national team from the 2020 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations to be hosted in Morocco. Read more »
October 22, 2019
Africa: 3 African Countries Rated Top Destinations by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has rated eSwatini, Liberia and Morocco among "the best of the best" in its list of top 10 countries to visit in 2020. The travel guide company based its selection on… Read more »
September 23, 2019
North Africa: Travel Group Thomas Cook Collapses, Tourists in Africa Affected
British global travel group Thomas Cook has collapsed, the BBC reports. Read more »
August 29, 2019
North Africa: End Morocco's Occupation of Western Sahara Now
The Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) was declared by independence forces in 1976, after colonial power Spain withdrew from the territory known as Western Sahara. The SADR… Read more »
July 04, 2019
Morocco/Benin: Will Atlas Lions Maul Squirrels for AFCON Quarters Spot?
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout rounds begin on July 5th, with Africa's major sides vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Read more »
December 07, 2018
Morocco: Private Sector Eager to Partner with Others Across Africa - Mezouar
Morocco, which the IMF ranks as Africa's sixth largest economy, is the number one investment destination on the continent, according to the Africa Investment Index 2018,… Read more »
November 22, 2018
Morocco: Revenge is a Dish - Woman Kills, Cooks Lover After Break-Up
A Moroccan woman accused of killing her boyfriend and cooking his remains in a traditional rice dish has been arrested in the city of Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates, BBC… Read more »