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Morocco
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Newsweekpolitics2 days ago
Man Discovers Family Manuscript Written in Berber Language
A 28-year-old man found an old manuscript in his father's collection in Morocco. Specialists identified the text as written in Tashelhiyt Berber using Arabic script, a rare example of the language in written form.
Al Jazeerasports22 days ago
Morocco Qualifies for 2026 World Cup Under New Coach Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco enters the 2026 World Cup after winning multiple 2025 titles and installing Mohamed Ouahbi as senior coach following Walid Regragui’s resignation.
thecanary.coworld28 days ago
Morocco Promotes Tourism to Western Sahara as Visitor Numbers Rise
Visitor arrivals in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara increased more than 50 percent from 2019 to 2025. Several European airlines now operate direct flights to Dakhla and Laayoune, listing the destinations as part of Morocco.
vanguardngr.comsports28 days ago
Senegalese Football Fans Return Home After Moroccan Royal Pardon
Fifteen Senegalese supporters jailed after the Africa Cup of Nations final were freed by royal pardon and flew to Dakar on Sunday. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye greeted the group at the airport.
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Defense Newsworld39 days ago
US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing After Morocco Training Exercise
The remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, were recovered May 12 from a coastal cave in southern Morocco, ending an 11-day search that began after she and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. entered the ocean on May 2. Key's body was recovered May 9 near the Cap Draa Training…
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Washington Examinerworld42 days ago
Remains of US Soldier Recovered Off Morocco Coast After Cliff Fall During Military Exercise
The body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. was found in the Atlantic Ocean near where he and another soldier went missing on May 2 during African Lion 2026. Moroccan searchers located the remains within a mile of the Cap Draa Training Area. Search operations continue for the sec…
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New York Postworld42 days ago
U.S. Soldier Recovered After Falling From Cliff in Morocco During Joint Exercise
The body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, was found May 9 along the Atlantic shoreline near Tan-Tan one week after he and another soldier fell from a cliff during a recreational hike. A multinational search involving more than 600 personnel continues for the second missing…
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upi.comworld48 days ago
Two U.S. Soldiers Missing After Falling Into Water During Morocco Exercise
Two U.S. soldiers went missing during a hike near the Cap Draa Training Area in Morocco while participating in exercise African Lion 2026. One fell into the water, prompting another to jump in for rescue, and a third attempted to help but returned to shore. Search efforts involvi…
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jpost.comworld49 days ago
Petition Submitted to Moroccan Parliament for Citizenship Rights to Descendants of Jews
A petition submitted to Morocco's House of Representatives seeks to grant citizenship to all children and grandchildren of Moroccan Jews who renounced it. The proposal, resubmitted after a 2024 failure, calls for dual citizenship options and protections for Jewish communities. It…
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The Independentfinance48 days ago
Search Underway for Two Missing U.S. Soldiers in Morocco
Two U.S. soldiers remain missing off the coast of Morocco following an incident during a training exercise where one fell into the water and another attempted a rescue. A third soldier also entered the water but returned to shore. Search efforts involving drones, vessels, divers,…
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Los Angeles Timesworld49 days ago
Two U.S. Service Members Missing Near Cliffs in Morocco During African Lion Exercise
Two U.S. Army soldiers disappeared on a recreational hike near ocean cliffs in southwestern Morocco on May 2, 2026, prompting a multi-nation search involving helicopters, ships, and divers. The incident occurred after daily training in the annual African Lion exercise, which invo…
manilatimes.networld56 days ago
Morocco Opens $700 Million Mohammed VI Tower in Salé
A 55-story skyscraper named the Mohammed VI Tower has opened in Salé, Morocco, featuring a luxury hotel, offices, and apartments. The project is expected to create jobs and support the country's tourism efforts. It reflects Morocco's development initiatives amid preparations for…
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Euronewsworld60 days ago
Rabat Designated as UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026
Rabat has been named the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026, succeeding Rio de Janeiro. The designation begins on April 23, 2026, and includes a year-long program to promote literacy and literature. Activities focus on reducing illiteracy, supporting reading among women and child…