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Earthquake hits Morocco
A few minutes before midnight, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled northern Morocco on Monday, sending tremors as far as the capital, Rabat. Fear spread quickly, dredging up traumatic memories of death and destruction from the 2023 Atlas earthquake. This time, the epicentre was recorded in the Brikcha commune, within the province of Ouazzane—a northern city
Ibn Battuta Prize honors 7 Moroccans among 2024–2025 Winners
The prestigious Ibn Battuta Prize for Travel Literature, one of the most significant Arab awards in the genre, has recognized seven Moroccan writers alongside winners from Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in its 2024–2025 edition. The Arab Center for Geographic Literature – Rihlat Al-Afaq awarded the prize to Moroccan writers Abdelhadi Al-Kadioui, Mohammed Al-Nidham,
Morocco’s job market shows signs of recovery in 2024
The Moroccan economy witnessed a significant job creation rebound in 2024, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Following a loss of 157,000 jobs in the previous year, the economy created an estimated 82,000 jobs in 2024. These findings were revealed in the preliminary results of the seventh General Population and Housing Census (RGPH)
“Morocco is my muse”: Sara Benabdallah’s photographs resemble Renaissance paintings
The photographer’s portraits are seeped in symbolism, carefully curated to tell layered cultural narratives. When asked how she arrived at a practice of image making, Sara Benabdallah says that, “photography found me rather than the other way around.” Raised in Marrakech, Morocco, where she is still based, “because the city is an endless source of
UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination
RABAT, Morocco–UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region. In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector
Your guide on how to attend and who to cheer for Morocco’s Afcon 2025
At a glitzy ceremony in Rabat, Africa’s football heavyweights drew on Monday the six groups that will be competing in Africa’s biggest sporting event: Afcon 2025. The host nation’s Atlas Lions will take to the pitch for the opening game against the Comoros on 21 December at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The
Morocco: United States (US) Secretary of State Commends His Majesty the King’s Leadership in Advancing Peace & Security
RABAT, Morocco, January 29, 2025/APO Group/ — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in advancing regional and global peace and security. In a press release released Monday in Washington following a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA Nasser
Qatar National Library to host engaging events for February
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is set to inspire and engage the community throughout February with a diverse range of workshops, performances and cultural experiences. Whether you’re a parent-to-be, an art enthusiast, a music lover or a budding writer, there’s an event to matchyour interests. Taking centre stage is the Qatar Reads’ Parents to
Hakim Ziyech joins UAE’s Al-Nasr on a free transfer
UAE Pro League club Al-Nasr has reached a final agreement with Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to join their squad during the current winter transfer window. According to the UAE-based newspaper Al-Bayan, the player is expected to arrive in Dubai in the coming hours to undergo a medical examination, ahead of the official announcement of the
Former Peruvian FM: Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara is legally, historically indisputable
In a recent article published by Peruvian news outlet Expreso, former Foreign Minister of Peru, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Mackay, argued that “certain interests have ignored the fact that Western Sahara, the southernmost part of Morocco’s territory, is not Terra Nullius, meaning it is not land without an owner.” The former Peruvian minister noted that the