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Outrage in Morocco After 13-Year-Old Boy Gang Raped by 14 Men During Major Festival

The brutal gang rape of 13-year-old Bachir has ignited public outrage in Morocco, exposing legal loopholes and weak child protection. As the case moves forward, activists demand systemic reforms to safeguard children and ensure justice.

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Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.

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Western Sahara: why Algeria supports the Sahrawi’s right to govern themselves

Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa. It lies south of Morocco, north-east of Mauritania, and west of Algeria. It was formerly known as Spanish Sahara, until Spain’s withdrawal in 1975. The region has since been claimed primarily by Morocco and by the Polisario Front, an independence movement…

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Morocco using economic clout to strengthen grip on disputed Western Sahara territory

Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, in part of north Africa called Western Sahara.

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Migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta as officials say enclave ‘overwhelmed’

Seven children reach shore as dozens of people intercepted on risky route, which authorities say is now used more often

The Guardian - UK

Mel B joined by Mel C for Spice Girls duet at wedding

Mel B teamed up with Mel C to perform a Spice Girls song at her second wedding celebration in Morocco earlier this month.

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World Cup Host Morocco Under Pressure To Save Stray Dogs

Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.

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Mel B marries Rory McPhee again at second wedding in Morocco

The couple got married at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London last month

The Independent UK

Mel B and Rory McPhee tie the knot again

Pop star Mel B has married Rory McPhee at Selman Marrakech in Morocco.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans splits from fiancée weeks after proposing

Opera singer had proposed during a romantic holiday in Morocco back in June

The Independent UK

Prosecutors want PSG and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial

Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi denies the alleged rape of a woman in 2023.

Al Jazeera

Morocco’s rule over Western Sahara is widely accepted

Letter: Along with a number of countries, the majority of the population in the Sahara welcomes Morocco’s sovereignty, writes Andrew M Rosemarine

The Guardian - UK

Ahmed Faras will be remembered as a football hero and symbol of Morocco

Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a hero to the people, a source of pride and national unity.

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As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history

The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?

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Christopher Nolan criticised for filming ‘The Odyssey’ in occupied Western Sahara

The Oscar-winning director of 'Oppenheimer' has shot scenes for his upcoming epic 'The Odyssey' in Dakhla, which has been under Moroccan occupation for 50 years. The filmmaker and his team have been accused of "perhaps unknowingly" contributing to Morocco’s “repression of the Sahrawi people."

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan urged to suspend filming The Odyssey in occupied Western Sahara

Adaptation, starring Matt Damon, is scheduled to release next summer

The Guardian - UK

How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

Super Falcons were two goals down to Morocco in the final but comeback repaid Justine Madugu’s faith in his team

Euronews

The beauty industry loves argan oil but Morocco’s trees are under pressure from drought and demand

The hidden cost of argan oil's beauty boom is drought, deforestation and disappearing traditions.

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The Independent UK

The ‘liquid gold’ hair product that is threatening forests

Morocco’s argan forests are thinning under the strain of climate change, overharvesting and booming demand for luxury cosmetics

The Guardian - UK

Christopher Nolan criticised for filming in occupied Western Sahara city

Organisers of local film festival warn production of The Odyssey in Dakhla could normalise repression by Morocco

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria crowned African football queens after 3-2 comeback against Morocco

Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria beat Morocco to claim WAFCON title and complete Mission X

Nigeria claim their tenth WAFCON title, ‘Mission X’, as they come from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 in Rabat.

The Independent UK

More than 50 children swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave in bid to reach Europe

The children, who were mostly Moroccan, were taken to temporary centres in Ceuta

The Independent UK

Morocco to spend billions on airports ahead of World Cup

The government plans to expand its airport capacity to 80 million passengers by 2030

The Conversation

Nigeria guns for a 10th Wafcon title – but women’s football has never been more competitive

Whatever the outcome of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final on Saturday in which Nigeria faces Morocco, the days of the west African nation’s sole dominance of women’s football in Africa has ended.

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