Morocco World News

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:43:17 +0000
FIFA Names Achraf Hakimi Among The Best Men’s XI for 2025
Rabat—Achraf Hakimi has been picked for FIFA’s The Best Men’s XI of 2025, the icing on the cake of a season that proved, without a doubt, he’s right up there with the world’s best footballers. The Moroccan international gets the nod after a...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:54:46 +0000
CNDH National Caravan Brings Digital Violence Against Women Into Public Debate
Rabat – A nationwide campaign aimed at confronting digital violence against women and girls is unfolding across Morocco, as a national caravan continues its journey through the country’s regions under the 2025 edition of the “Ma Nsktouch 3l...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:36:28 +0000
ACWA Power, AfDB Seal $5 Billion Deal to Boost Energy, Water Projects in Africa
Rabat – ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have formalized a framework agreement to help fast-track large-scale projects related to the energy and water sectors in Africa, sustainably. The two parties signed this agreement on the si...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:13:26 +0000
CNDH Leads Francophone Dialogue on Human Rights in the Age of AI
Rabat – Rabat is hosting the seventh conference of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in Francophone spaces, as representatives gather to reflect on the future of human rights protection amid rapid digital transformation and the ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:45:09 +0000
Cold Wave: Mohammed V Foundation Launches National Operation to Aid Vulnerable Populations
Rabat – The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity has launched the “Grand Froid” operation, a nationwide humanitarian initiative aimed at providing urgent assistance to populations affected by the ongoing cold wave in several Moroccan provin...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:59:45 +0000
AFCON Group A Guide: Preview, Storylines, and Players to Watch
Marrakech – The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is right around the corner. The competition will kick off on Sunday, December 21, with hosts Morocco facing Comoros in the opening match. Here is MWN’s guide to the Atlas Lions’ group. Morocco (Pot ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:14:17 +0000
Bank Al-Maghrib Projects 5% Economic Growth in 2025
Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) expects economic growth to reach 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture, according to the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting held in Rabat.  The board note...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:07:41 +0000
Inwi Lands MEDUSA International Submarine Cable in Nador
Rabat – Moroccan telecom operator Inwi announced the landing of the international MEDUSA submarine cable in the city of Nador, as part of efforts to strengthen Morocco’s international connectivity and expand its digital infrastructure. Inwi s...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:05:08 +0000
Bank Al-Maghrib Keeps Key Rate at 2.25% as Inflation Stays Low and Growth Holds Firm
Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, opting for continuity as inflation remains subdued and Morocco’s economic recovery shows signs of resilience, despite persistent global uncertainty....

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:27 +0000
Comoros Coach Says Team Has ‘No Fear’ Ahead of Morocco AFCON
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts this Sunday, December 21, in Rabat. In the opening match, the host nation, Morocco, will face Comoros for the opening match of the tournament. It’s a huge, exciting test for the Group A island nation along with...

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