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Protests enters 13th day in Morocco

Saad Huzaifa October 10, 2025

Morocco For the 13th consecutive day, protesters filled the streets of Morocco’s capital on Thursday, demanding sweeping reforms in jobs, housing, healthcare, and education. The Generation Z-led movement, which began in late September, has rapidly spread to major cities, including Casablanca.

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Film festival begins in Morocco

Aaliyah Aamir October 2, 2025

Morocco The 14th edition of the Maghreb International Film Festival officially opened on Monday, on the stage of the Mohammed VI Theater in the Moroccan city of Oujda.   The event is being held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This year, the festival explores the theme “From Cinema Screens, Bridges Are Built […]

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Youth led anti-govt protests in Morocco turn deadly

Saad Huzaifa October 2, 2025

Morocco Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence. Police opened fire at the protesters in a southern town, reportedly in self-defense, killing two people. The deaths in Leqliaa, about 500 kilometers (312 miles) south of the […]

Sports

Tunisia becomes second team after Morocco to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Eric Jabulani September 9, 2025

Tunisia Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane sent Tunisia to the World Cup with a goal in the fourth minute of injury time that secured a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday in qualifying. Romdhane was teed up by fellow substitute Firas Chaouat and sparked wild celebrations for the visitors on the track behind the goal. […]

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Students in Morocco happy to start new school year

Saad Huzaifa September 7, 2025

Morocco With the new school year approaching, students and their families are preparing with a mix of excitement and optimism. Many children show eagerness to return to their desks, while parents focus on ensuring they are ready for the challenges ahead. Shops and markets selling school supplies have seen brisk business in recent days, as […]

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Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case

Saad Huzaifa September 4, 2025

Morocco A Moroccan court sentenced a prominent feminist activist to two and a half years in prison and $5,000 in fines for blasphemy in a case that has alarmed human rights groups and drawn widespread attention. The presiding judge ruled late Wednesday night that Ibtissam Lachgar was guilty of violating part of Morocco’s criminal code […]

Sports

Morocco crowned CHAN Champions

Eric Jabulani August 31, 2025

Morocco In a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, Morocco has made history by becoming the first team to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a remarkable third time. The Atlas Lions triumphed over Madagascar with a score of 3-2 in an exciting final held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, on […]

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DR Congo beat Angola to set up winner-takes-all clash with Morocco

Eric Jabulani August 15, 2025

CAF Two-time champions DR Congo took a huge step towards the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 with a composed 2-0 victory over Angola at Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi on Thursday night. Second-half headers from Jephté Kitambala and substitute Jonathan Mokonzi sealed a result that puts the Leopards A’ firmly […]

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WAFCON: Nigeria fight back to beat Morocco in final

Howard Mildilton July 27, 2025

Morocco The Olympic Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, was packed to capacity for the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Thousands of Moroccans had made the trip but they left disappointed. The celebrations were for Nigeria, with the Super Falcons marking another victory after beating Morocco 3-2, to lift their 10th WAFCON […]

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Super Falcons’ starting XI against Morocco unveiled

Andrew Mbeki July 26, 2025

Morocco The Super Falcons’ starting XI to face Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, has been confirmed. Super Falcons coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, opted to start goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal against the host nation. Madugu also started the likes of Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie in the defensive […]