Morocco World News

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:01:45 +0000
CNDH President Outlines Morocco’s Human Rights Reform in Mexico’s Supreme Court
Rabat – Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has outlined Morocco’s human rights experience and model, describing it as the product of a deep process.  She made her remarks at the Supreme Court of Mexico...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:00:05 +0000
US Embassy Celebrates 250 Years of American Excellence and 10,000 Moroccan Alumni
Rabat – Against the elegant backdrop of the Palais des Congrès Bouregreg, the air buzzed with both youthful optimism and seasoned diplomatic resonance as the US EmbAmerica 250th Anniversary Alumni Summit assy in Morocco convened on January 24.  H...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:33:59 +0000
Morocco-Senegal: Casablanca University Dismisses Professor Over Racist Comments
Marrakech – The International University of Casablanca (UIC) has terminated a faculty member over racist social media remarks targeting Senegalese nationals, amid heightened emotions following Morocco’s AFCON 2025 final defeat – an outcome ...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:15:41 +0000
Ziad Baha Officially Signs for Olympique de Marseille
Rabat-Moroccan teenage forward Ziyad Baha has officially signed with Olympique de Marseille, leaving Spanish side Calavera to join one of France’s most historic clubs. The 16-year-old prospect announced the move on his Instagram account, a major st...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:11:14 +0000
Open Doors 2026 Report Counts Morocco’s Christians at 37,400
Marrakech – Morocco ranks 23rd of 50 countries on Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List, with approximately 37,400 Christians living in the North African country of 38.5 million people. The Christian minority represents just 0.1% of the populatio...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:00:21 +0000
The US Officially Withdraws from World Health Organization
Agadir – The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the first time the country has not been a member since it joined as a founding member in 1948.  According to Washington, this ...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:57:31 +0000
For the Sake of the Beautiful Game, Senegal Must Be Heavily Punished
African football has long struggled to balance passion with discipline, and this usual triumph of emotion over institutional authority has often led to chaotic, dramatic scenes in AFCON tournaments. But none comes close to the shameful, unsportsmanli...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:53:17 +0000
Juventus Reach Agreement With Fenerbahçe for Youssef En-Nesyri Transfer
Rabat—Italian giants Juventus have reportedly reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe to bring Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri to Serie A during the January transfer window. The move, currently structured as a loan deal with an option to buy, now ...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:34:04 +0000
Morocco Conducts High-Level Economic Mission in Chile to Expand Trade Ties
Morocco has launched a high-level economic mission to Chile aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations and opening new avenues for cooperation with Latin America. Led by Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, the missio...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:16:14 +0000
Dirham Strengthens Against US Dollar As Market Liquidity Improves
Agadir – The Moroccan dirham continued to strengthen against the US dollar during the week of January 12-16, with the USD/MAD exchange rate stabilizing at 9.22, marking a weekly decline of 0.18%, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR). AGR...

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