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Human rights group alarmed over treatment of journalists in Morocco

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", according to a statement from the organisation Human Rights Watch.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco Steps Up Efforts to Contain Forest Fires Sweeping across North

Moroccan firefighters stepped up their efforts on Wednesday to contain forest fires, fanned by fierce winds, that are sweeping across the north of the country, according to local authorities. In the most affected province of Larache, south of Tangier, intervention teams supported by the army were attempting to keep in…

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Morocco, World Bank Sign Agreement to Strengthen Human Capital

The World Bank approved last week $500 million to help strengthen human capital and resilience in Morocco. Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa and World Bank Director of Operations for the Maghreb and Malta Jesko Hentschel signed the agreement on Monday, which represents the first tranche of…

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Loch Ness monster declared 'plausible' by scientists after eye-opening discovery

Researchers say fossils of small plesiosaurs found in a 100-million-year-old river system that is now Morocco’s Sahara Desert suggest that the beast could have lived in Loch Ness

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Bodies of 8 Migrants Wash Ashore in Southern Morocco

Moroccan authorities said the bodies of eight migrants have washed ashore in southern Morocco after their dinghy capsized. The bodies were found early Monday in the coastal town of Akhfennir, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast facing the Spanish Canary Islands, authorities there said late Monday. They said 18 other migrants who’d…

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Algeria’s Gas Supply to Spain Temporarily Suspended

A malfunction in the Medgaz underwater natural gas pipeline between Algeria and Spain has caused a temporary suspension of gas supplies to Spain on Sunday, Algerian state media said, citing a statement from state oil and gas producer Sonatrach. The malfunction occurred on the Spanish side, and Spain is working…

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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.

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Magaia's brace gives South Africa first Cup of Nations title at Morocco's expense

It was sixth time lucky on Saturday night as Hildah Magaia struck twice to give South Africa a 2-1 victory over Morocco and their first women's Cup of Nations trophy.

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US-Africa Business Summit Focuses on Joint Future Building

The US-Africa Business Summit concluded its activities in Morocco’s Marrakech city on Friday. Themed “Building the Future,” the summit was organized under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and in partnership with the “Corporate Council on Africa” (CCA). It brought together 2,500 participants, including a large US government delegation, African…

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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.

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Morocco Plans to Set up EV Battery Gigafactory

Morocco is negotiating with electric vehicle battery manufacturers to set up a plant in the country to mesh with its existing automotive sector and cobalt output. “We hope to sign a deal for the plant before the end of this year,” Industry Minister Ryad Mezzour said in an interview with…

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Algeria Reduces Security Cooperation with Spain to Minimum

Algeria has decided to reduce its security cooperation with Spain to the minimum, in an attempt to ramp up pressure on Madrid over its stance on the Western Sahara. Tensions are simmering between Algiers and Madrid over recent Spanish comments on Western Sahara as Spain has shifted closer to Morocco's…

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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.

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Israeli Chief of Staff Meets with Jewish Community in Marrakech

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi concluded on Thursday a three-day official visit to Morocco, during which he held talks with senior commanders of the Royal Armed Forces and security and intelligence officers. He met Wednesday with the local Jewish community, headed by Jackie Kadosh, in the Old…

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Record breaker Oshoala and Senegal's Mané claim Caf player of the year awards

Aptly, on the eve of the women's Cup of Nations final between Morocco and South Africa, it was Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala who stole the show at the 2022 Caf Awards.

France 24

Tunisia gears up for referendum that would consolidate President Saïed's powers

In tonight's edition: Tunisia is gearing up for a referendum that would consolidate powers in the presidency, with critics calling it a power grab. Meanwhile, Kenya’s presidential campaign has been hit by misinformation and fake news on social media. Finally, we enter into the last days of the Women's Africa…

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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.

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Casablanca city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Morocco’s screen-star city

It’s best known as a Hollywood golden oldie but how does the real-life set square up to its Moroccan city rivals? For Dom Tulett, Casablanca is hugely underrated

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Morocco, Israel Sign MoU on Intellectual Property

Morocco and Israel signed their first memorandum of understanding (MoU) on intellectual property (IP) in Geneva on Monday. The signing was held on the sidelines of the 63rd series of meetings of the assemblies of the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Director-General of the Moroccan Office…

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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 in 2020 that has alienated Morocco’s neighbour, Algeria.

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Israeli Chief of Staff Holds Talks with Moroccan Officials in Rabat

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi kicked off Tuesday a three-day visit to Morocco, in the first trip by an Israeli military commander to the north African nation. Kohavi’s visit is aimed at bolstering bilateral military and security cooperation.

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African football chiefs urged to expand women's Cup of Nations within four years

A tactics brains trust on Tuesday called on African football supremos to expand the women's Cup of Nations tournament from 12 to 16 teams within four years to help the development of players and teams.

The Independent UK

Moroccan court sentences 33 migrants to jail over crossing

Nearly three dozen migrants were sentenced to jail time in Morocco on Tuesday for attempting to scale a border wall last month separating the north African country from the Spanish enclave of Melilla

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Morocco vs South Africa as women's football enters a new era

This weekend’s Women’s African Football Championship (Wafcon) final between Morocco and South Africa in Morocco marks a new era. With it women’s football in Africa has reached a second phase of its development.

The Conversation

Superstars Sadio Mané and Mo Salah eclipse African football at home

Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mo Salah are among 10 players nominated for the African Footballer of the Year prize at this year’s Caf Awards held by the Confederation of African Football in Rabat, Morocco.

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