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Moroccans rank second among new EU citizens in 2024, Eurostat data show
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (322+ words) More than 1.2 million people acquired citizenship of a European Union country in 2024, including over 97,000 Moroccans, according to data released by Eurostat. Moroccans accounted for about 8.2% of all new citizens, ranking second after Syrians, who topped the list with more than…...
Morocco reaffirms support for Arab states amid Iran-linked tensions
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (238+ words) Morocco, under King Mohammed VI, remains committed to practical solidarity with Arab nations, Nasser Bourita said Sunday, condemning recent Iranian-linked escalations that threaten regional stability. Bourita made the remarks during the 165th ordinary session of the Arab League Council at the…...
UN envoy meets refugee chief to discuss Sahara conflict, political and humanitarian progress
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (274+ words) The United Nations Secretary-General's personal envoy to the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss developments in the Sahara conflict and ongoing UN efforts to revive the political process. The talks focused…...
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2+ day, 10+ hour ago (13+ words) Arrests follow violent protests over quarry project in Kelaat Sraghna'HESPRESS English - Morocco News...
Bourita: For Morocco, the West Bank & its stability are prerequisites for success of any Gaza-related process
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (408+ words) Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, affirmed on Thursday in Rabat that Morocco considers the West Bank and its stability as prerequisites for the success of any process concerning Gaza. "Morocco considers that the…...
Morocco places teachers at the center of education reform, says PM Akhannouch
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (444+ words) Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, emphasized that putting teachers at the heart of the country's education transformation is a clear political choice of the government. Speaking at the opening of the second National Teachers' Forum, held under the theme "Teachers…...
Morocco among the world's most resilient nations against terrorism
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (297+ words) The latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI), issued by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), has placed Morocco among the 25 countries worldwide most resilient and immune to terrorist attacks. The report notes that Morocco has not experienced a single terrorist incident…...
From words to mindsets: How Moroccan dialect shapes views on race and identity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, experts in Morocco are drawing attention to a less visible driver of inequality: everyday language. While debates on discrimination often focus on laws and public…...
Report: Morocco’s religious model a alternative to extremism
1+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) A recent report by Brussels-based platform EUBriefs says Morocco offers a model for managing religious affairs grounded in moderation and dialogue, presenting a viable alternative to extremism and integration challenges. The report emphasizes that peaceful coexistence among cultures and religions…...
Survey: 66% of young Moroccans value virginity for marriage, 48% against polygamy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) About two-thirds of young people in Morocco consider virginity an essential condition for marriage, according to a recent survey conducted by Sunergia Group in partnership with the newspaper L'Economiste. The 2025 report on Moroccan youth found that 66% of respondents view virginity…...