Morocco World News
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:44:55 +0000Cameroon Commends Morocco’s Hosting of AFCON
Rabat – The Cameroon Football Federation has expressed deep appreciation to its Moroccan counterpart for the outstanding organization and hospitality shown during AFCON 2025. “The hospitality shown in all the places we visited reflects ...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:10:13 +0000Egypt Overcomes Côte d’Ivoire to Reach AFCON Semifinals Against Senegal
Rabat – Egypt booked their place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with a thrilling 3–2 victory over defending champions Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday night at Stade d’Agadir. Despite having just 29% possession, the Pharaohs ...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:58:37 +0000Independence Manifesto: King Mohammed VI Grants Royal Pardon to 1,386 Individuals
Rabat – King Mohammed VI has granted today his Royal Pardon to 1,386 individuals convicted by various courts across the country, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. The statement marks the commemoration of the presentation of the ...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:17:50 +0000King Mohammed VI Suffers from Mechanical Back Pain, Condition Not Serious
Rabat – King Mohammed VI is suffering from mechanical lower back pain linked to muscle tension, according to his personal doctor, Professor Lahcen Belyamani. The doctor confirmed that the condition is not serious and affects only the lower ba...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:53:19 +0000Derradji’s Controversial Commentary Sparks Debate After Algeria’s AFCON Exit
Rabat – Algeria’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at the hands of Nigeria has not only disappointed fans but also ignited a heated discussion around the commentary of Hafid Derradji. The veteran broadcaster, who covered the qu...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:24:14 +0000Morocco to Mark 82nd Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto
Mohammedia – Morocco will mark on Sunday the 82nd anniversary of the Independence Manifesto, the declaration submitted on January 11, 1944, that formally demanded the end of colonial rule and placed independence at the center of the country’s pol...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:15:40 +0000Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Rainfall Jumps 360% as Agricultural Campaign Gains Momentum
Mohammedia – Recent rainfall across the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region has significantly improved conditions for the ongoing agricultural campaign, according to figures released by the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRA). As of January 8, cumulati...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:05:34 +0000Casablanca Port Cruise Terminal Records 53 Ships and 93,970 Passengers in Four Months
Mohammedia – Since its inauguration on September 18, 2025, the new cruise terminal at the port of Casablanca has recorded a steady flow of activity, welcoming 53 cruise ships and nearly 94,000 passengers, according to figures released by The Nation...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:00:26 +0000Nigeria Beat Algeria 2-0 to Join Morocco in the AFCON Semifinals
Rabat—Nigeria secured their place in the AFCON 2025 semifinals with a solid 2–0 victory over Algeria on Sunday, setting up a mouthwatering clash with tournament hosts Morocco. Morocco had already booked their semifinal spot a day earlier after de...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:48:37 +0000More Than a Game: How AFCON Reflects Africa’s Identity
Rabat – As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues in Morocco, marking the country’s second time hosting since 1988, the tournament is showing that it is more than just football. AFCON carries emotional, cultural, and political wei...