Morocco World News

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:55:46 +0000
Moroccan University Professors Announce Three-Day Strike Over New Law
Rabat – Morocco’s National Union of Higher Education has announced a nationwide strike at public universities over a new higher education law recently approved by Parliament. The union said it will hold a three-day national strike from Februa...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:19:52 +0000
In Defense of Brahim Diaz: Legends Fall and Return Stronger
Rabat – The image everyone now remembers is Brahim Diaz walking away from the penalty spot, a nation’s breath still caught in its throat, the weight of a final suddenly turned into blame. In Morocco, penalties can either cement legends or sha...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:02:25 +0000
Akhannouch Offers Condolences to Spain’s PM Over Deadly Train Crashes
Marrakech – Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch had a phone call today with Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, to offer condolences following Spain’s tragic train accidents that left multiple casualties and injuries. In a Facebook post, Akha...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:57:54 +0000
Morocco, Senegal to Hold Joint Partnership Commission Session January 26-27
Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko agreed during Wednesday’s phone call to proceed with the 15th Morocco-Senegal High Joint Partnership Commission session as scheduled for January 26-27 in Rabat. The session...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:29:10 +0000
‘All the US Is Asking For:’ Trump Renews Greenland Fixation at Davos
Agadir – As Donald Trump joined the World Economic Forum alongside top global leaders in Davos, the US president emphasized his plan to take over the “big, beautiful piece of ice.” Trump addressed the attendance in his speech, saying that h...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:18:39 +0000
Lycée Mohammed VI d’Excellence Marks Decade of Breaking Barriers Through Merit
Benguerir – The Lycée Mohammed VI d’Excellence (LM6E) in Benguerir, widely known by its former abbreviation LYDEX, celebrated ten years of educational achievement on January 20. Located in a small Moroccan city that many would struggle to pl...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:34:46 +0000
Marrakech Airport Police Arrest 32-Year-Old French National Wanted by Interpol
Marrakech – Border police at Marrakech-Menara Airport arrested a 32-year-old French national on Tuesday for possession of a falsified passport. The suspect was wanted by Interpol for kidnapping and unlawful detention linked to drug trafficking ...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:28:43 +0000
Hammouchi Discusses Security Cooperation with UK, Gabon, Malaysia Ambassadors
Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), Abdellatif Hammouchi, held separate meetings on Wednesday in Rabat with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, Gabon, and Malaysia to discuss bilateral securi...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:11:11 +0000
AFCON 2025: CAF Imposes Heavy Sanctions on Algeria with $100K Total Fines
Marrakech – While awaiting the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s official announcement regarding the Morocco-Senegal final, the continental body has already unleashed devastating disciplinary action against Algeria following their hum...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:02:37 +0000
King Mohammed VI Appoints 24 Financial Court Magistrates, Approves 155 Promotions
Marrakech – King Mohammed VI has appointed 24 auditors as second-grade magistrates to financial courts, following recommendations from the financial courts magistracy council during its meeting on December 9 last year. According to the Court of...

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