Morocco World News

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:48:36 +0000
Toni Kroos Slams Saudi Pro League Following Ronaldo Protest
Rabat – Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has delivered sharp criticism of the Saudi Pro League, arguing that its global attention is almost entirely tied to Cristiano Ronaldo.  Kroos, who shared a locker room with the Portuguese star f...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:46:12 +0000
RS Berkane Face Must-Win Match Against Rivers United
Rabat – RS Berkane will play a decisive match against Rivers United of Nigeria on Saturday, February 14, with only one goal in mind: victory.  A win is the only way for the Moroccan side to secure direct qualification to the quarterfinals of t...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:36:04 +0000
Western Sahara: Sahrawi Movement Urges Inclusive Consultation Process
Rabat – The Sahrawi Movement for Peace has urged the UN to adopt a more inclusive consultation framework amid Western Sahara talks convened by the US in Madrid. The news website Atalayar published a report based on a letter that the movement’...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:45:40 +0000
Italy’s PM Calls Olympics Protesters ‘Enemies of Italy’
Rabat – Upwards of 10,000 protesters gathered on the streets of Northern Italy Saturday protesting against the excessive environmental, social, and economic cost of the Olympics. Protesters cited frustration with generally deemed the Olympics a mis...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:36:12 +0000
Morocco as Africa’s Gateway: Why Gulf Capital Is Moving West
In today’s global economy, geography alone no longer guarantees relevance. What ultimately determines a country’s strategic importance is how intelligently it governs that geography and converts location into lasting economic value. Ports must be...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:28:24 +0000
Authorities Continue Evacuation Efforts Amid Heavy Rainfall in Morocco
Rabat – Authorities have evacuated at least 1,338 families, with more than 6,686 individuals, in Sidi Slimane in the northwestern center of Morocco, due to the severe weather. The evacuation process is part of a broad operation that continues a...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:43:45 +0000
CalMac Ferry Rescues Man from Sea Off From Morocco
Rabat – The crew of a CalMac ferry, a Scottish operator, rescued a man from the sea off from Morocco. On Monday, the BBC reported the operation as a dramatic nighttime rescue. The news outlet said the MV Isle of Islay is en route to Scotland af...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:09:36 +0000
Mohamed Benchaaboun Ranks Among MENA’s Top Tech CEOs on Forbes 2026 List
Marrakech – Mohamed Benchaaboun, Group CEO of Maroc Telecom, has secured the 17th position on Forbes’ inaugural ranking of the Middle East’s Top Tech CEOs for 2026. The recognition affirms his stewardship during a rare inflection point, as ...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:02:11 +0000
WhatsApp Android Zero-Click Bug Allowed Images to Download Without User Interaction
Mohammedia – First identified by security researchers on September 1, 2025, a security flaw in WhatsApp for Android exposed a quiet but worrying gap in how the app handles media downloads in group chats, allowing images to be saved on a user’s ph...

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:38:23 +0000
Morocco to Join JPMorgan’s New Frontier Local Currency Debt Index
Mohammedia – Morocco is poised to be included in a new frontier market local currency debt index being prepared by JPMorgan, a move that could boost the country’s visibility among global investors and deepen interest in its domestic bond market. ...

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