Tourism

Le Dhow, Morocco Floating Restaurant

Web News 19 March 2024 671 0

By Olaolu Fawole Le Dhow, situated in Rabat, Morocco, offers a unique dining experience atop the serene waters of the Bouregreg River. As one of Rabat’s iconic landmarks, Le Dhow blends Moroccan culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking views to create an unforgettable dining journey. Continue Reading

Sport

Saudi Arabia Set for 2034 World Cup Hosting

Web News 31 October 2023 268 0

Saudi Arabia is set to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. “We have reached the conclusion not to do so for […]Continue Reading

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AFCON Group: Morocco Likely Opponent of Nigeria, South Africa

Web News 10 October 2023 339 0

Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations draw is made in the Ivory Coast on Thursday. The six top seeds include Morocco, who created history at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by becoming the first semi-finalists from Africa. Nigeria is among the second […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Morocco Quake: Rescuers Dig for Survivors with Bare Hands

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Rescuers in Morocco have used their bare hands to dig for survivors, more than 48 hours after a powerful earthquake claimed more than 2,000 lives Mountain villages near the epicentre lie in ruins and many local people are desperately awaiting aid The Moroccan government says it has accepted aid from four countries so far – […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Spain Sends Rescuers to Quake-hit Morocco

Web News 10 September 2023 287 0

Spain on Sunday sent a plane with 56 rescuers and four search dogs to quake-hit Morocco after it received a formal request for help from Rabat, the defence ministry said.An A400 military plane took off from a base in the northeastern city of Zaragoza with the team bound for Marrakesh to “help in the search […]Continue Reading

News

Tinubu Condoles Moroccan King as Earthquake Claims 1,305 lives

Web News 10 September 2023 369 0

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday offered his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, following an earthquake that struck the village of Amizmiz, near Marrakech, Morocco. The incident, which occurred around 11pm on Friday, claimed the lives of 1,305 persons and left 1,832 persons injured.A United States Geological survey revealed that the earthquake had a […]Continue Reading

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Update: Morocco Earthquake Death Toll above 1000

Web News 9 September 2023 343 0

More than 600 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Morocco, according to the country’s interior ministry The quake – measuring magnitude 6.8 – sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities Many of the deaths were said to be in hard-to-reach mountain areas – and at least 153 people […]Continue Reading

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Morocco Recalls Sweden Ambassador over Koran-Burning Stunt

Web News 29 June 2023 315 0

Morocco is recalling its ambassador to Sweden following the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible at a time when Muslims were celebrating one of the holiest days in their calendar. The organiser of the demonstration who’s said to be […]Continue Reading

Sport

Golden Eaglets Still 2nd in Group B after loss to Morocco

Web News 4 May 2023 1721 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Golden Eaglets of Nigeria yesterday lost their second game of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. The Nigerian contingents were condemned to a 1-nil defeat to Morocco, who sits top of Group B with 6 points. Nigeria remains in second position in the group with 3 […]Continue Reading

Sport

Qatar 2022: Croatia Wins Third Place

Web News 17 December 2022 422 0

Croatia have claimed the third place spot of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Morocco by 2 goals to 1. Croatia took the lead in the 7th minute through Josko Gvardiol, but did not last long as Achraf Dari equalized in the 9th minute to make it 1 – 1. However, few […]Continue Reading

Sport

Qatar 2022: History As Atlas Lions of Morocco Reach World Cup Semi-Final

Web News 10 December 2022 679 0

Morocco has made history as the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-final stage, after defeating Portugal in one of the quarter-final matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Morocco beat one of the tournament’s favourites, Portugal, 1-0 to emerge victorious. Youssef En Nesyri had scored the only goal for Morocco […]Continue Reading

Sport

South Africa Wins WAFCON CUP

Web News 24 July 2022 311 0

Bayana Bayana of South Africa have been crowned the new champions of the Women Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The South Africa female National team defeated Host Nation Morocco by 2 goals to 1 in the final of the 2022 WAFCON played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium. South Africa took the lead in the […]Continue Reading

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WAFCON: Morocco Secures Maiden World Cup Ticket

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Hosts Morocco progressed on Wednesday in Rabat to their first-ever semi-finals in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history after overcoming an exciting Botswana side 2-1. The victory also ensured that the Atlas Lionesses also secured the country’s maiden place at the Women’s World Cup. They qualified for next year”s competition in Australia and New Zealand […]Continue Reading

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Morocco begins WAFCON Campaign with a 1-0 Victory Over Burkina Faso

Web News 3 July 2022 415 0

Morocco began their Women Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, campaign with a win against debutants Burkina Faso on Saturday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Mariam Ouattara failed to deal with a Ghizlane Chebbak 29th minute free-kick which creeped under her into the back of the net to give the host a 1-0 […]Continue Reading

Health

Morocco Announces Plan to Meet 60% of Africa’s Vaccines Needs

Web News 1 February 2022 508 0

The kingdom of Morocco has announced its plan to produce sixty percent of the vaccine needs in Africa. At the launch of the vaccines and biotechnology products project in Rabat, King Mohammed the sixth, noted that the project would strengthen the presence of the kingdom in the African continent, as it will be the main […]Continue Reading

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Malian Woman Gives Birth to Nine Babies

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A 25-year-old Malian woman has given birth to nine babies – two more than doctors had detected during scans. Halima Cisse gave birth to the nonuplets in Morocco. Mali’s government flew her there for specialist care. “I’m very happy,” her husband told the BBC. “My wife and the babies [five girls and four boys] are […]Continue Reading

Health

COVID-19: Morocco Launches Massive Vaccination

Web News 10 November 2020 596 0

In the coming weeks, the kingdom of Morocco would begin a massive vaccination operation against COVID-19 in the country. This move followed the approval of the submission of the Country’s national scientific committee by King Mohammed the sixth. In a statement issued in Rabat, the kingdom stated that, the campaign was a real response to […]Continue Reading

Sport

CAF Revises Calendar for Interclub Competitions

Web News 3 August 2020 646 0

The emergency committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has approved the revised calendar for the interclub competitions which was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the committee, semifinal matches of the Confederation Cup will come up on the 22nd of next month in Morocco while the final match will be played at […]Continue Reading

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More African States Impose Travel Restrictions

Web News 16 March 2020 694 0

Increasing numbers of African countries are confirming Coronavirus cases, prompting many to announce measures to control the spread of the virus. Ghana is the latest nation to ban entry to foreign visitors from countries badly impacted by the disease. Earlier, South Africa declared a state of disaster, closing its borders to foreign nationals from countries […]Continue Reading

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Senegal Confirms Second Coronavirus Case

Web News 4 March 2020 609 0

A second person in Senegal has tested positive for Coronavirus, the country’s health ministry confirms. It says the patient is an 80-year-old French national who arrived in the West African country on 29 February. He is being treated at the same hospital for infectious diseases in the capital city, Dakar, where another Frenchman was hospitalised […]Continue Reading