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EXPLAINER: Who is Princess Lalla Asmaa?
The cornerstone of Princess Lalla Asmaa’s humanitarian portfolio is her presidency of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Deaf Children and Youth, founded in 1995.
Morocco
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Morocco to host Africa's 2026 World Cup playoffs
All winners of the nine African qualifying groups advance to the finals in Canada, Mexico and the US next June, but there is also a route for a potential extra place for one of the four best runners-up. They will play a mini tournament in Morocco in November to determine a single team that will go on to compete in an inter-continental playoff in March for a place in the 48-team field at the 2026 World Cup.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Countries rocked by Gen-Z protests
As of October 1, 2025, countries such as Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Serbia, and Peru have all witnessed large-scale youth demonstrations demanding justice, reform, and accountability.
Global Affairs
Morocco sees 8th straight day of protests organised by online Gen Z group
The demonstrations in the usually stable North African kingdom have bucked the perception of young Moroccans as being politically disengaged, and have been organised since last Saturday by GenZ 212, a group active on the web platform Discord.
Global Affairs
Two killed as Morocco police confront Gen Z protesters
The protests, largely driven by young people, erupted on Saturday in response to the government’s decision to invest in new football stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup instead of improving basic public services and addressing the economic crisis.
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10-man Harambee Stars stun Morocco at Kasarani
Starts held on for the victory despite going down 10 men in the first half after Chris Erambo was sent off
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CHAN: Two time winners Morocco settle in Nairobi ahead of kickoff
“We are excited to be here and ready for CHAN. I already love Nairobi; the weather is great, and we are looking forward to a successful tournament,” said defender Marouane Louadni, who plays his club football for AS FAR
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CHAN: Morocco name star studded squad to travel to Kenya
The team draws heavily from local powerhouses like RS Berkane, Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca, and AS FAR, giving Morocco a deep pool of seasoned professionals
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Wanyama returns as McCarthy unveils provisional Harambee Stars squad
Head coach Benni McCarthy included Wanyama in the squad released on Monday, marking the midfielder’s first call-up since announcing his retirement from international football in 2021.
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Kenya supports Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
The move aligns Kenya with an increasing number of African, Arab, and Western nations showing support for Rabat in the longstanding conflict.
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Kenya, Morocco strengthen ties with new Embassy in Rabat
The embassy was inaugurated on Monday by Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.
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PCS Mudavadi to undertake three-day official visit to Morocco
During his visit, Mudavadi who is also the Foreign Affairs CS, will meet with Morocco’s Head of Government and Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.