April 16
Morocco: Moroccan Dinosaur's Fearsome Tail Spikes Evolved Much Earlier Than We Thought - New Discovery
In the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, a global team of palaeontologists and geologists has discovered new remains of a very unusual dinosaur. It belonged… Read more »
February 26
Morocco: Ancient Fossils Shed Light On a Key Period in Human Evolution
Could a Moroccan cave hold a crucial piece of the puzzle of human origins? Hominin fossils dating back 773,000 years discovered in the country are bringing new evidence to the… Read more »
January 27
Morocco: AFCON Drama - What Went Wrong and What Went Right At the Continent's Biggest Football Cup in Morocco
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal -… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Africa: Young People Around the World Are Leading Protests Against Their Governments
The spate of public demonstrations against unemployment, corruption and low quality of life around the world is striking because of who is leading them. Young people have used… Read more »
August 18, 2025
Algeria: Western Sahara - Why Algeria Supports the Sahrawi's Right to Govern Themselves
Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa. It lies south of Morocco, north-east of Mauritania, and west of Algeria. It was formerly known as Spanish Sahara, until… Read more »
August 12, 2025
Western Sahara: Morocco Using Economic Clout to Strengthen Grip On Disputed Western Sahara Territory
Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, in part… Read more »
July 30, 2025
Morocco: Ahmed Faras Will Be Remembered As a Football Hero and Symbol of Morocco
Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a hero to the people, a source of pride and national unity. Read more »
October 10, 2024
West Africa: Discovery of 5,000-Year-Old Farming Society in Morocco Fills a Major Gap in History - North-West Africa Was a Central Player in Trade and Culture
A new discovery of an ancient farming society at Oued Beht in Morocco fills a centuries-old gap in history. It reveals that, 5,000 years ago, the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was… Read more »
