Morocco World News

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:16:48 +0000
Moroccan Courts Issue Over 1,000 Alternative Sentences Since New Law
Rabat – Moroccan courts have issued 1,001 rulings involving alternative sentences since the new law on alternative penalties came into force on August 8. Speaking today in Rabat, Mohamed Abdennabaoui, First President of the Court of Cassation a...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:08:46 +0000
3.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Amzmiz, Morocco
Rabat – A light earthquake struck areas near Amizmiz, in the Al Haouz province of the Marrakech-Safi region, on Tuesday afternoon. According to earthquake tracking applications, the quake measured 3.3 on the Richter scale and occurred at a dept...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:33:04 +0000
Morocco to Launch National Renewable Energy Mapping System in 2026
Agadir –  The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) plans to release a nationwide geographic information system (GIS) for renewable energy in 2026. The digital platform will cover the entire country, centralizing and optimizing geospa...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:19:36 +0000
Parliament Approves CNSS-CNOPS Merger, Opposition Threatens Legal Action
Rabat – Morocco’s House of Representatives approved a new law on Tuesday to reform the mandatory basic health insurance system. The bill was adopted by a majority vote, with 95 members in favor and 40 against, and without any amendments. The ...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:18:02 +0000
AI in Healthcare: OpenAI, Anthropic Launch New Tools for Patient Support
Agadir – OpenAI says it has launched ChatGPT Health to enable users to discuss health-related topics with ChatGPT. This new feature was released after OpenAI reports showed over 230 million health-related queries asked each week.  ChatGPT Heal...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:42:41 +0000
Iran Kills 2,000 in Protests, Largest Death Toll in Decades
Marrakech – Iranian authorities have killed approximately 2,000 people during nationwide protests, marking the deadliest government crackdown in the country’s recent history, according to multiple sources reporting on Tuesday. An Iranian offi...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:08:03 +0000
Yango Launches Championship Cup for Drivers During AFCON 2025
Marrakech – Yango Ride has announced the launch of the “Yango Championship Cup,” a national competition designed to recognize partner drivers in Casablanca during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The competition runs from December 23...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:55:23 +0000
Why Users Are Choosing Livebeam in 2026
Livebeam is gaining noticeable attention in 2026 as more people look for online communication platforms that feel structured, clear, and manageable. Instead of chasing fast interactions, many people are choosing platforms that explain how communicati...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:52:14 +0000
Senegal vs Egypt: Head-to-Head History Ahead of AFCON Semi-Final
Rabat – Few rivalries at the Africa Cup of Nations are as evenly matched or as emotionally charged as Senegal versus Egypt. When these two giants face off in the semi-final tomorrow in Tangier, it’s about more than just reaching the final. It’s...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:46:26 +0000
Morocco Records Deflation in Q4 2025 as Food Prices Fall
Rabat – Morocco’s inflation continued its downward trend for the third consecutive quarter, dropping to 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 2% at the start of the year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The de...

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