France is not alone in its crisis of political faith – belief in a democratic world is vanishing

Emmanuel Macron sounded like a man in grief. Not angry, not defiant, just a little triste. Europe, he lamented, was suffering a “degeneration of democracy”. Many threats emanated from outside, from Russia, from China, from powerful US tech...

Morocco Becomes Africa’s Football Engine, Says France 24

Rabat — France 24 published an article this Saturday speaking highly of Morocco’s remarkable progress in football. The article described the North African country as a locomotive driving the sport across the continent. Modern stadiums, world-class...

Moroccan regime must respect rights of Sahrawi people instead of pursuing policy of maneuvers that will never bear fruit (Minister of Foreign Affairs)

Shaheed El-Hafed, October 11, 2025 (SPS) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, stated that the Moroccan regime must respect the rights of the Sahrawi people instead of pursuing a policy of maneuvers...

AmCham Honors Moroccan Brands and Strengthens U.S.-Morocco Business Ties at Gala Evening

Mohammedia – In a vibrant evening yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel marking 240 Years of the U.S.–Morocco Friendship and 20 Years of the Free Trade Agreement, AmCham gathered business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to celebrate...

Morocco: “Gen Z 212” Movement announces temporary suspension of protests

Rabat – Saba: The Moroccan youth movement “Gen Z 212” announced on Saturday the temporary suspension of its protests after two weeks of demonstrations demanding reforms in the health and education sectors. According to Agence France-Presse, the...

King Mohammed VI criticizes political parties for failing to engage citizens

King Mohammed VI on Friday criticized Morocco’s political and elected bodies for failing to adequately guide and inform citizens, delivering a sharp message on the opening day of Parliament’s new legislative session. In his address, the King said...

Morocco’s GenZ 212 pauses protests

Agence France-Presse . Rabat, Morocco 11 October, 2025, 23:58 Morocco’s GenZ 212 youth collective said Saturday it was temporarily suspending protests after two weeks of demonstrations calling for reforms in health and education. The weekend pause...

Morocco's GenZ 212 says suspending protests temporarily

A new call for mobilisation would be announced later Saturday, it said, adding the next protest would "target the government and all those blocking the aspirations of the Moroccan people". Formed in late September, GenZ 212 has built a large...

U.S. U-20 Men’s Team Faces Morocco in FIFA Quarterfinals

Rancagua, Chile – The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team is set to face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday, October 12, at 4 p.m. ET. This match will take place at Estadio El Teniente. The U.S. team, led by coach...

Moroccan Handicraft Exports Rise 11% by September 2025

Rabat– Morocco’s handicraft sector has recorded an 11% increase in exports by the end of September 2025, driven by strong international demand for traditional products, according to the latest report from the Handicraft Export Observatory. Among...

Morocco arrests students for printing ‘free Palestine’ on soccer shirts

Two students, along with the owner of a printing shop in Morocco, have been taken into custody for purportedly “displaying provocative slogans” after they adorned two national football team shirts with messages advocating for Palestine and the...

Egypt Eases Entry Requirements for Moroccan Travelers

Marrakech – Egypt’s embassy in Rabat has announced new measures simplifying entry procedures for Moroccan citizens, allowing eligible travelers to obtain visas upon arrival instead of applying beforehand. According to the announcement shared on...

How they voted: Schumer, Gillibrand on new presidential aircraft, military budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with this week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 435), honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock ‘n’ roll...

Tidjane Thiam: When you’ve faced a military coup, bankers are not scary

Tidjane Thiam jumps up from his seat and descends the spiral staircase in his elegant Paris home to the basement before the 6ft 4in Francophone — his description — reappears with a cardboard box that he places on the gleaming white table.The box...

Walid Regragui: “Our Challenge is to Make History” as Morocco Targets 16th Win Record

Rabat – Morocco are the new standard in football. Their 1–0 win against Bahrain was their fifteenth straight victory, matching the world record of 15 wins held by Spain in 2008–2009), and, by some accounts, Germany. If the Atlas Lions beat Congo...

Summer Wrap: Morocco's water consumption, scarcity and salvaging measures

Morocco’s longstanding water shortage tightened further in 2025, as dam reserves dropped to nearly a third of capacity, rainfall fell well below historical averages and the government moved to prioritize drinking supplies over irrigation while...

US Analyst: Royal speech to parliament a new roadmap for an emerging Morocco

HESPRESS English – Morocco News General With MAPSaturday 11 October 2025 - 17:28 The speech delivered Friday HM King Mohammed VI to the parliament is a new “roadmap” that is intended to speed up the march of an emerging and more inclusive Morocco...

Morocco’s GenZ 212 suspends protests temporarily for reorganisation

RABAT: Morocco’s GenZ 212 youth collective announced on Saturday it was temporarily suspending protests after two weeks of demonstrations demanding reforms in health and education. The weekend pause represents a strategic step to strengthen...

H.M. Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, Calls for General Mobilization to Accelerate Implementation of Inclusive Development Programs

.Calling for a general mobilization to consolidate social and territorial justice, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has set a clear priority: to accelerate the new generation of development programs. In His speech on Friday, 10th October 2025, on the...

Speakers Condemn Polisario’s Military Recruitment of Children in Tindouf Camps

Rabat — The Polisario-run Tindouf Camps have received more criticism for harboring inhuman practices which go against international laws. Speaking before the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee this week, multiple speakers denounced systematic...