Morocco has recently made headlines due to a series of significant events. These include a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the High Atlas Mountains, resulting in widespread destruction and a tragic loss of life. The Moroccan government initiated monthly payments to households affected by the earthquake, and King Mohammed VI personally visited hospitals to support recovery efforts. Additionally, Morocco, along with Spain and Portugal, announced plans to co-host the 2030 World Cup, with the opening matches set to take place in South America to commemorate the tournament's centenary.
Morocco, officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco, is a North African country located on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes, including the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. The country has a constitutional monarchy, with King Mohammed VI serving as the current monarch. Morocco is a member of the Arab League, the African Union, and the United Nations. The economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and mining, with key exports including phosphates, textiles, and agricultural produce. The population is predominantly Arab-Berber, and the official languages are Arabic and Berber, with French widely spoken as well.
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Spain's prime minister has visited Morocco as the two nations reckon with a spike in migration to the Canary Islands and a Europe-wide debate and protests about agricultural regulations and imports
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The Moroccan navy intercepted 141 migrants attempting to traverse the Atlantic Ocean from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands.
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Archaeologists discover well-preserved human footprints believed to be 100,000 years old in Morocco.
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Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania: Captain Ryan Mendes struck the decisive penalty in the 88th minute.
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Congo captain Chancel Mbemba subjected to racist abuse on social media after match against Morocco
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Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win against Tanzania, while Burkina Faso secured a late stoppage-time penalty to edge Mauritania 1-0.
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The Palestine football team is preparing to open their tournament against Iran at Education City Stadium on Sunday, amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel.
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Thousands gather in UK cities to protest in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Gaza conflict
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Jorge Vilda, who led Spain to the Women's World Cup title, has been appointed as the new coach of Morocco's women's national team.
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The IMF and World Bank are gathering in Morocco for their annual meeting, the first on African soil in 50 years.
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Moroccan government initiates monthly payments of 2,500 Moroccan dirhams to households affected by earthquake
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Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup, with the opening three matches to be played in South America to mark the centenary of the original tournament in Uruguay.
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco's Atlas mountains, causing mass deaths and destroying buildings.
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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco's High Atlas mountains, killing over 2,000 people and injuring thousands more.
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The death toll from the Maui wildfire has been revised down to at least 97 people, with 31 still missing, following a month of devastating wildfires in Lahaina.
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas Mountains, killing thousands and leaving many homeless.
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Earth is exceeding its safe operating space for humanity in six of nine key measurements of its health, with two of the remaining three headed in the wrong direction.
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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, causing widespread destruction and claiming many lives.
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King Mohammed VI visited a hospital in Marrakesh to inquire about recovery services and care for those injured in the earthquake, and donated blood.
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Morocco has faced criticism for accepting limited foreign aid following a deadly earthquake that claimed over 2,800 lives.