Morocco is becoming an important country in helping West Africa’s Sahel region face a possible food crisis. A new study says that rising fertilizer prices and shipping delays, caused by global trade problems, could reduce crop production. This is serious because many people in the Sahel depend on farming and rainfall for food. Up to [...]
Morocco has made progress in education, but school dropouts are still a serious problem, according to UNESCO’s Education Monitoring 2026 report. Many children are now able to go to school, and the number of out-of-school children has dropped greatly since 2000. Still, a large number of students leave school before finishing. Only a few students [...]
Morocco is taking new steps to fight violence against women and improve access to justice. The Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Naima Benyahia, announced the launch of a central support unit that had not been fully used before. This unit will help respond to cases of abuse and support victims more quickly. Officials [...]
On March 25, 2026, a joint operation by Moroccan and Spanish security agencies was conducted to apprehend a three-man terrorist cell linked to ISIS. The operation was conducted by Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) and Spain's General Commissariat of Information. Two of the suspects were arrested in Tangier, Morocco, by Morocco's special forces, [...]
The body of a seven-year-old girl has been found in Morocco after she went missing. According to reports, the girl had gone missing in her village in Morocco's Midelt Province. This caused concern among people in Morocco, leading to a search operation in the area. Rescue teams were sent to search for her in the [...]
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that Morocco is one of the least religiously diverse countries in the world. Almost the entire population is Muslim, and very few people follow other religions. This includes Morocco’s provinces in Western Sahara, where Islam also dominates. The study used a “Religious Diversity Index” (RDI) to [...]
More than two years after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Morocco killed nearly 3,000 people, many villagers in remote areas are still living in tents and facing cold, snowy conditions. Aid workers from Frontiers Mission International (FMI), along with a local ministry leader, have been delivering clothing and supplies to these hard-to-reach communities. Security challenges [...]
Morocco ranks 23rd out of 50 countries on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026, showing very high pressure on Christians. About 37,400 Christians live in the country, making up only 0.1 percent of the population. Many are converts from Islam, while others are expatriates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The report says Christians face strong family [...]
The severe weather experienced in the northern parts of Morocco has caused many problems for the inhabitants of that region. The heavy rains have caused floods that have caused problems for people living in cities like Kenitra. The rains have also caused landslides, and that has caused problems for people living in mountainous towns like [...]
Moroccan authorities have moved more than 143,000 people from homes in the northwestern plains of the country as a precaution against flooding after heavy rain, rising rivers, and water released from full dams. The evacuations took place in low-lying areas where water can rise quickly and pose a danger to people and property. Officials used [...]