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Suspects arrested after shootings across Morocco, USWorld — Nov 6, 2026A suspect was arrested after a shooting during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University left one person dead and others injured; police said the fatal shooting followed an argument, while a second campus shooting remains under investigation. In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a man was arrested after a separate apartment-complex shooting wounded a person who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Germany Gives 17-Year-Old Mohya First Senior Call-Up — Nov 5, 2026Jürgen Klopp has given 17-year-old Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Wael Mohya his first senior Germany call-up for upcoming Nations League matches, after the teenager impressed in the Bundesliga. Mohya is also eligible for Morocco, and Klopp said the call-up will let him assess the youngster in training without guaranteeing he will play; it does not by itself settle his international future.

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Sam Okafor Mohya has real potential but Germany should not assume this call-up locks him in when Morocco is still an option.

At Least 68 Die in Spain Train CrashWorld — Oct 28, 2026The deadly collision of two high-speed trains in Spain’s Toledo province killed at least 68 people and injured dozens, prompting condolences and offers of solidarity from leaders in South Korea, Finland, Morocco and Jordan. South Korea said some of its nationals were among the injured and that its embassy was providing consular assistance.

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Orlando Pirates drawn in CAF Champions League group with Simba, Berkane and ColombeSports — Oct 28, 2026Orlando Pirates were drawn in Group C of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League with Morocco’s RS Berkane, Tanzania’s Simba SC and Cameroon’s Colombe Sportive; the group stage begins in November. The demanding six-match slate will test Pirates’ bid to reach the knockout rounds, while Durban City were drawn into Group B of the Confederation Cup.

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‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3 Adds Bloom, Wood, Carlyle — Oct 23, 2026Netflix’s The Gentlemen has begun production on Season 3 in the U.K. and Morocco, adding Orlando Bloom, Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood and other newcomers. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return as Eddie and Susie, whose next venture is building a casino in the Middle East; Daniel Ings and Giancarlo Esposito are not listed among the returning cast.

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Maya Lindstrom Robert Carlyle and Elijah Wood feel like solid picks, though it is a shame Giancarlo Esposito is not returning.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Eight Charities File Rights Complaint Over Ceuta ReturnsWorld — Oct 19, 2026Thousands of migrants remain stranded in Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco, amid overcrowded conditions, delayed asylum decisions and urgent needs among vulnerable families. Spain says it is expanding case processing and that returns are voluntary and lawful, while aid groups allege inadequate legal safeguards and forced deportations, warning that expedited removals could put people with valid protection claims at risk.

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Trump Announces Morocco, Israel Have Agreed To Full Diplomatic RelationsReporting — Dec 10, 2020President Donald Trump says Morocco will establish full diplomatic relations with Israel, and that the U.S. will recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara. In a tweet on Thursday, Trump wrote, “Another…

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Morocco Coalition Picks First Woman to Lead Government — Oct 12, 2026Morocco's first woman head of government, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, leads a four-party coalition holding 207 of 395 seats, above the 198 majority threshold.

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First female prime minister of Morocco — Sep 29, 2026

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Ait Ourir, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco Hurricane | MSN Weather — Oct 11, 2026

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Morocco Forms First Female-Led Government — Oct 15, 2026Morocco’s first woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, formed a four-party coalition with a parliamentary majority, and her cabinet includes six women in senior roles. The government is expected to oversee preparations for the 2030 World Cup while addressing public concerns over jobs and public services.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Israel, Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties — Sep 16, 2026Israel and Morocco will exchange ambassadors for the first time after a Sept. 16 New York trilateral. Sa'ar: "The friendship between the Moroccan people and the Jewish people has deep roots and a glorious history."

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Rachel Meyers Seeing the US join these talks shows the Abraham Accords still have momentum for practical progress.

BBC Issues Apology After Reporter Asks Morocco’s Captain ‘Inappropriate’ QuestionReporting — Jul 25, 2023The BBC issued an apology after one of its reporters asked the soccer captain of the Morocco women’s national team an “inappropriate” question. A spokesperson for BBC told CNN , “We recognise that the question was…

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Moroccan Earthquake Kills Thousands, Search for Survivors Is Race Against TimeReporting — Sep 11, 2023The deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco struck the area Friday night, killing over 2,000 people and leaving thousands more trapped in the wreckage. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the most deadly to affect Morocco in…

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Trump Lobbies for Arms Deal Following Morocco Peace Agreement: ReportReporting — Dec 10, 2020President Donald Trump notched another foreign policy victory when he announced that Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have “agreed to full diplomatic relations.” On Thursday morning, the president called the deal “a…

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Morocco Hosts Israeli Envoys, Kushner To Flesh Out New RelationsReporting — Dec 23, 2020Israeli envoys arrived in Morocco on Tuesday to meet the king and flesh out an upgrade of relations that was forged by the White House in a parting foreign policy push by U.S. President Donald Trump. Led by National…

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IMF Reports Resilience Amid Rising Global RisksFinance — Oct 14, 2026The IMF sees continued resilience across Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa, projecting 4.5% growth for both in 2026 while urging Morocco to sustain reforms and expand youth employment. It also warned that global financial stability risks remain elevated, citing potential AI-driven market corrections, rising sovereign bond yields and cyber incidents.

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Search And Rescue Operation Underway For Two US Service Members Reported Missing In Morocco — May 3, 2026A search is underway after two U.S. military personnel went missing in Morocco during a joint exercise. United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced a search-and-rescue operation Sunday for the two service members…

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Morocco’s PJD Details 2026 Program After 2021 Rout — Sep 20, 2026Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) suffered a dramatic 2021 electoral collapse, slumping from 125 seats to 13 while the monarchy retained significant constitutional influence. Analysts question whether Abdelilah Benkirane’s recognizable personal brand can lead a genuine comeback or if the party’s revival requires more than his leadership.

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Dana Whitfield Benkirane's name recognition might help a bit but the PJD lost those 125 seats for reasons that a familiar face alone won't fix by 2026.

AfDB backs Morocco LFP battery gigafactoryBusiness — Jul 24, 2026The African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco to build Africa’s and the MENA region’s first integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate battery gigafactory in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, with up to €141 million more expected from partners under NAFAD. The initial phase targets 10 GWh of production, with plans to scale to 100 GWh and position Morocco as a hub for electric mobility and green technology, powered primarily by renewable energy and generating hundreds of local jobs.

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'I Speak for the Whole African & Arab Diaspora': Abdul El-Sayed Called France a 'Colonizer' During World Cup, Cheered for Morocco and Not US in Deleted Posts1 source — Oct 9, 2026

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Morocco Extends, France Plans Fuel Aid Amid Conflict — Sep 16, 2026France is extending targeted fuel subsidies for sectors hit by rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with extensions lasting through year-end and adjustments for fishermen, farmers, and construction to preserve economic activity. Morocco meanwhile is rolling out a new 30-day direct transport aid tranche for road professionals as domestic fuel costs remain high and volatility persists.

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Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — Sep 17, 2026Morocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

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Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — Sep 18, 2026Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

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Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.