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Moroccan King urges people against sacrificing sheep for Eid

King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

France, Morocco sign deals worth €10bn on energy, infrastructure

France and Morocco signed agreements worth up to €10 billion on the first day of President Macron's visit aimed at improving strained relations. The deals covered sectors like energy and infrastructure, with more expected.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2024

French President Macron Visits Morocco To Strengthen Partnerships

French President Macron's visit to Morocco focuses on trade, climate change, and immigration, aiming to strengthen ties and address shared challenges.

Macron visits Morocco amid tensions over Western Sahara and immigration

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Morocco this Monday for a three-day state visit hosted by King Mohammed VI. The visit aims to strengthen ties after years of tension between the two nations, particularly over France’s stance on the disputed Western Sahara.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2024

France's president is visiting Morocco after his Western Sahara change brings a 'new honeymoon'

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday in Morocco, where he is scheduled to meet with the North African kingdom’s leaders and discuss partnerships regarding trade, climate change and managing immigration

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Morocco's king praises French support, diplomatic gains over status of Western Sahara

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed that settling sovereignty disputes over the Western Sahara remains the driving force behind Rabat's foreign policy, lauding diplomatic triumphs and framing them as progress toward resolving the decades-long conflict in Morocco's favour.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2024

Algeria recalls ambassador after France backs Moroccan plan for Western Sahara

Algeria announced on Tuesday it is recalling its ambassador from France. This came after President Emmanuel Macron offered support for a plan for autonomy in the Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. He described it as the "only way" to resolve the longstanding territorial dispute.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

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Morocco's King Mohamed VI pardons imprisoned journalists and activists

King Mohammed VI pardoned three Moroccan journalists, as well as an activist and a historian, on Monday, to mark his 25th anniversary as monarch.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

Moroccan Journalists Pardoned After Reporting Corruption And Abuse

Moroccan journalists released after receiving pardons from King Mohammed VI amid international criticism. Allegations of politically motivated prosecutions...

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned a group of journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage in prosecutions widely condemned by press freedom advocates as retaliatory in response to critical reporting

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

Spanish PM Sánchez Meets Moroccan King, Discusses Migration Cooperation

Spanish PM Sánchez and King Mohammed VI of Morocco discuss migration, Western Sahara, and Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing cooperation and support.

Women's rights and women wronged in 2023

The year saw progress on women’s rights in some countries, such as Spain’s introduction of menstrual leave, France’s bid to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution and the arrival of the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. But there were also setbacks in 2023, from Taliban edicts tightening restrictions on Afghan women…

France 24 · Dec 28, 2023

Morocco names woman former journalist as ambassador to France

King Mohammed VI has named Samira Sitail as ambassador to France, filling a post that has laid empty for months amid a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 FIFA World Cup

NEW DELHI: Morocco, Portugal and Spain were on Wednesday named joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, FIFA announced.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

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The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives

With their arms around each other, three boys walked through the streets of their town at the foot of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Libya and Morocco: two very different responses to catastrophe

The aftermath of an earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya has shown up the state of the two nations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Friday briefing: What explains Libya and Morocco’s very different responses to catastrophe?

In today’s newsletter: The two north African nations, separated by only 2,000km, have had very different responses to their flooding and earthquake – and civilians are losing out

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next

Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they’ll pick up the pieces.

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

King of Morocco visits earthquake patients at Marrakech , kissing one on head and donating blood

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is showing solidarity with his suffering nation as it counts the dead from a powerful earthquake, visiting some of the injured at a hospital in Marrakech, not far from the epicenter

Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2023

NGOs say French aid for quake victims blocked by Morocco

French associations and NGOs are still waiting for the green light from the Moroccan government to provide emergency aid to villages in the Atlas Mountains that have been destroyed following a violent earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people.

Zenger · Sep 11, 2023

More Than 2000 People Were Killed, Israel Gears Up To Send Aid To Quake-stricken Morocco

More than 2,000 people killed in Morocco's earthquake, Israel prepares to send search and rescue personnel and humanitarian aid

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2023

‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake

Condolences and offers of support pour in from around the world after Morocco’s deadly earthquake.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

Behind Mohammed VI’s push for a more Amazigh Morocco

Amazigh identity, culture and language have been promoted by the state in recent years, a reversal of past policies.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

‌Moroccan Jailed For Criticizing Peace With Israel‌

Man jailed for posts criticizing king over Morocco's normalization of ties with Israel

Zenger · Jul 24, 2023

Israel-Morocco Relations Strengthened As Netanyahu Receives Invitation From King Mohammed VI

Recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty paves way for enhanced ties and disrupts Iran's activities in North Africa.

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