Morocco World News
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:59:40 +0000Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath on Quran as NYC’s First Muslim Mayor
Rabat — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist who made headlines last November by winning New York City’s mayoral race against seasoned political rivals, officially assumed office Thursday as the mayor of the United States’ large...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:53:40 +0000Morocco Records MAD 111 Billion in Remittances as Travel Income Climbs
Rabat– Morocco’s economy has benefited from a surge in remittances from citizens living abroad, which reached a record MAD 111.53 billion ($12.07 billion) by the end of November 2025, up from MAD 109.8 billion ($11.87 billion) during the same per...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:23:21 +0000Thieves Steal €30 Million, Loot 3,000 Safe Deposit Boxes in Major German Bank Heist
Mohammedia – Thieves carried out one of the largest bank break-ins in recent years in western Germany, drilling into an underground vault at a Sparkasse branch in the city of Gelsenkirchen and stealing cash and valuables estimated at around €30 m...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:50:27 +0000CAF Recovers Stolen Ball in Incident Involving Algeria Team Staff
Rabat – CAF took swift action to recover a stolen match ball during Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 clash between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea at Morocco’s Moulay Hassan Stadium. With the final whistle of the game, tournament ...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:15:50 +0000Dozens Killed, 100 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Fire Amid New Year’s Celebration
Agadir – A New Year’s Eve celebration turned into a tragedy after a fire tore through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana early Thursday, leaving around 40 people dead and approximately 100 injured, according to Swiss polic...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:17:27 +0000Preserving Heritage: MP Questions Government on Elderly Artisans’ Welfare
Agadir – Moulay El Mehdi Al-Fatlami, a member of parliament from the Socialist group, submitted a written parliamentary request to Lahcen Saadi, the Secretary of State in charge of Traditional Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy i...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:09:22 +0000FIFA Recognizes Morocco’s Exceptional Football Progress in 2025
Rabat – FIFA has commended Morocco’s exceptional football year and progress, citing achievements across all levels, including the senior team, the U-20 squad, the Arab Cup, women’s football, and more. In a review concluding 2025, the global...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:02:45 +0000Royal Navy Rescues Two People in Distress Off El Jadida and Jorf Lasfar
Rabat– The Royal Navy carried out urgent operations on Tuesday to assist two individuals in critical condition aboard vessels navigating off Morocco’s coast, highlighting its swift response capabilities and commitment to maritime safety. The firs...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:59:13 +0000Sudan Become First Team to Qualify for AFCON Knockouts Without Scoring a Goal
Rabat – The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco witnessed a historic and unusual moment. Sudan became the first team in the tournament’s history to reach the knockout stage without scoring a single goal themselves. Sudan advanced from Group...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:54:17 +0000Casablanca Stock Exchange Closes Out December 2025 Strong with MASI 1.30% Rise to 18,846 Points
Mohammedia – The Bourse de Casablanca ended December 2025 on a positive note, with its benchmark MASI index closing up 1.30% at 18,846.35 points, reflecting an overall improvement in market sentiment during the final month of the year. Performance ...