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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial, French court rules

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:23 +0200

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial, French court rules

A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.

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Lawyer of jailed Moroccan activist warns her health is declining

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:10:11 +0200

Lawyer of jailed Moroccan activist warns her health is declining

Ibtissame Lachgar is serving a 30-month sentence for offending Islam by wearing a t-shirt that said 'Allah is lesbian'.

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Aerospace and automotive sectors put Morocco top of Africa's industrialisation index

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:05:05 +0200

Aerospace and automotive sectors put Morocco top of Africa's industrialisation index

Advances in Morocco’s aerospace, automotive and phosphate sectors have pushed the kingdom to the top of Africa’s industrialisation rankings, overtaking long-time leader South Africa.

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Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:50:09 +0200

Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover

The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.

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Morocco's king pardons Senegalese football fans jailed over AFCON hooliganism

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:45:11 +0200

Morocco's king pardons Senegalese football fans jailed over AFCON hooliganism

Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.

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Morocco's Royal Air Maroc suspends 12 routes, citing rising cost of fuel

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:45:10 +0200

Morocco's Royal Air Maroc suspends 12 routes, citing rising cost of fuel

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has suspended 12 routes to several African and European destinations due to the rising price of kerosene.

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Morocco building collapse kills at least nine

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:35:11 +0200

Morocco building collapse kills at least nine

A residential building in the Moroccan city of Fes collapsed on Thursday, killing nine people and injuring others, authorities said

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Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:35:10 +0200

Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs

After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.

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Morocco: diaspora remittance boost economy {Business Africa}

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:30:11 +0200

Morocco: diaspora remittance boost economy {Business Africa}

Remittances from Moroccans living abroad continue to play a major role in the Moroccan economy. According to the latest data from the Exchange Office, diaspora remittances exceeded $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

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Morocco eyes global gaming boom at Rabat Expo

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:30:10 +0200

Morocco eyes global gaming boom at Rabat Expo

Developers in Morocco are bidding to become significant players in the global gaming industry.
With the worldwide market said to be worth some 300 billion dollars, the challenge for many companies at the gaming expo in Rabat is how to take a one percent slice of the action.

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France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:25:09 +0200

France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks

Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.

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Beauty trends spotlight natural care and AI innovation in Morocco

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:15:05 +0200

Beauty trends spotlight natural care and AI innovation in Morocco

From traditional Moroccan hammam products to Korean skincare and advanced aesthetic tools, the expo reflects a beauty industry increasingly centered on care, personalization and technology.

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Syrian Foreign Minister makes first visit to Morocco since Assad’s fall

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:07 +0200

Syrian Foreign Minister makes first visit to Morocco since Assad’s fall

Morocco and Syria have taken a major step toward restoring relations, as Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Chaibani visited Rabat for talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The visit marks the first by a senior Syrian official to Morocco since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:55:07 +0200

Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday.

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Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred opens in southern France

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:40:08 +0200

Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred opens in southern France

Accompanied by his wife, Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred arrived at a court in southern France on Monday to stand trial. Lamjarred is accused of the 2018 rape of a barmaid in Saint-Tropez — charges he denies.

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Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:30:10 +0200

Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats

Held annually in Morocco for over twenty years, African Lion brings together several foreign contingents for land, air, and naval exercises

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Search continues for two US soldiers who went missing in Morocco

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:09 +0200

Search continues for two US soldiers who went missing in Morocco

Search continues for two US soldiers who went missing in Morocco

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Two US soldiers missing after military exercises in Morocco

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:05:11 +0200

Two US soldiers missing after military exercises in Morocco

The soldiers were participating in African Lion, the US military’s largest annual joint exercise in Africa, which brings together more than 10,000 personnel from more than 20 countries, including NATO allies

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Morocco king names son to senior defence post

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:05:11 +0200

Morocco king names son to senior defence post

The move echoes the monarch’s own path to leadership. In 1985, the late King Hassan II appointed Mohammed VI — then crown prince — to a similar role, giving him early exposure to military command and decision-making processes.

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US reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:09 +0200

US reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reiterated Washington's support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in Rabat, urging a "swift" resolution to a conflict that has been ongoing since 1975.

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