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Gaza-bound aid boat carrying activists, including two Australians, intercepted by Israel
Women's Agenda
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July 28, 2025
A Gaza-bound boat carrying humanitarian aid and 21 activists, including two Australians, has been intercepted by Israeli troops. Led by the activist group, Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the ship, named the Handala, and its crew was attempting to...
Morocco Records Over 67,000 Moroccans’ Arrivals Daily as Part of Marhaba 2025
Morocco World News
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July 18, 2025
Rabat – Morocco records more than 67,000 Moroccan arrivals daily as part of the 2025 Marhaba operation, an initiative facilitating the transit of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) during the summer season. July 14 recorded the highest number of...
Why did Real Madrid drop Moroccan prodigy Abdellah Ouazane?
Morocco World News
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July 21, 2025
Abdellah Ouazane, 17, was on the brink of becoming a Real Madrid player. The Ajax wonderkid, who dazzled at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, had reportedly agreed terms and was set to join Los Blancos’ youth ranks. But just before the official...
Morocco Dominate Mali 3-1 to Advance to WAFCON Semifinals
Morocco World News
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July 18, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco’s women’s national team delivered a commanding performance against Mali on Friday, securing a decisive 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lionesses thrilled the home crowd at...
UAE Ranks First in MENA & Arab World and in Top 20 Global List for Older Adults’ Mind Health Reveals Sapien Labs’ Mental State of the World Report 2024
Eye of Riyadh
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In the Mental State of the World Report 2024, measured by the Mind Health Quotient (MHQ)*, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands out for having the best mental state for adults aged 55+ in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – and one...
Meriem Bouhriz: ‘Insurance is a very important source of tax revenue for the Moroccan government’
Atalayar
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July 21, 2025
When discussing the insurance sector in Morocco, it is essential to mention RMA Assurance, one of the country's leading insurance companies in terms of date of establishment and market share. Its general agent, Meriem Bouhriz, spoke to Atalayar...
WAFCON 2024 Semifinal match Preview: Ghana and Morocco chase historic final spots
Joy FM
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July 21, 2025
Ghana’s Black Queens will face Morocco for the first time in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with none of their previous 13 tournament appearances featuring a match against the Atlas Lionesses. The highly anticipated...
Morocco sees 2030 World Cup as catalyst for strategic transformation, says Akhannouch
Hespress
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July 18, 2025
Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said Friday that co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is more than just a major global sporting event, it is a national opportunity to accelerate Morocco’s strategic transformation...
This Yogi, Model & Wellness Entrepreneur Shares Her Travel Habits
Hip and Healthy
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July 21, 2025
Laura Dodd travels like she teaches… intuitively, with a deep connection to rhythm, ritual and environment. As a model and founder of The Yoga Class, her approach to wellness is anything but performative. Think early swims, barefoot movement and...
Morocco sees record summer return of diaspora as “Marhaba 2025” hits peak with over 1.5 million arrivals
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Morocco’s “Marhaba 2025” summer operation to welcome its overseas nationals has entered peak season, with daily arrivals exceeding 67,000 and a record high of nearly 69,000 recorded on July 14, foreign minister Nasser Bourita told the cabinet on...
2024 WAFCON: Semifinals clash with Morocco will be tough - B...
Modern Ghana
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Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, is anticipating a tough encounter against Morocco in the semi-final of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana booked a place in the semifinals of the tournament following a 4-2...
WAFCON: Semi-final against host nation Morocco will be tough – Kim Bjorkegren
GhanaWeb
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July 20, 2025
The head coach of Ghana's Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, is anticipating a tough encounter against Morocco in the semi-final of the 2024 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana secured a spot in the last four stages of the tournament...
Alozie relishes medical, football careers in CAF spotlight
Punch
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July 21, 2025
Amid the chase for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title, Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has continued to attract attention off the field for her efforts in cancer research at Texas Children’s Hospital, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Alozie,...
Thousands in Morocco call for end to Gaza war
The Peninsula
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July 20, 2025
Moroccans wave Palestinian flags during a march to express their solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Rabat on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) Rabat: Tens of thousands of Moroccans demonstrated Sunday in the...
Morocco Expands Social Protection Coverage to Over 11 Million Citizens
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — More than 11.4 million Moroccan citizens now receive basic mandatory health insurance for people unable to pay contributions, Morocco’s head of government Aziz Akhannouch announced Tuesday. Speaking during an oral questions session at the...
Moroccan Football Legend Ahmed Faras Passes Away Aged 78
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s football family mourned today the loss of Ahmed Faras, a true icon of Moroccan football who passed away at the age of 78 following a battle with illness. Faras left a lasting legacy behind in Moroccan sports history, both for his...
Morocco Ranks Near Bottom in Global Work-Life Balance Index
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco has once again scored poorly in terms of work-life balance index and ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 report, revealing a significant gap between long working hours and living standards in the country. A report released...
'My mum died of rabies – I don't want any other family to endure that hell'
The Mirror
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July 27, 2025
A British woman who died of rabies after being scratched by a puppy on holiday in Morocco has been described as the "most loving person imaginable". Yvonne Ford tragically lost her life after a scratch on her leg by a stray dog which was lying...
Black Queens Brace for Tough WAFCON Semifinal Against Hosts Morocco
News Ghana
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July 20, 2025
Ghana’s national women’s football team faces a monumental challenge as they prepare to battle tournament hosts Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinals on July 22. The Black Queens secured their semifinal berth – their first in...
Morocco ranks 51st globally, 3rd in Africa in the 2025 Life-Work Balance Index
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
Morocco ranked 51st out of the world’s top 60 GDP nations in the 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index, with a score of 41.59 out of 100, according to the global HR platform Remote. This places the Kingdom 3rd in Africa for live-work balance....