In its annual report on the state of human rights in Morocco for the year 2025, Amnesty International painted a bleak picture of the evolution of freedoms and rights, noting an increase in pressures on freedom of expression and a widening scope of legal proceedings against journalists and activists, alongside escalating social and economic challenges.
Months after the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, new revelations continue to emerge, uncovering the tumultuous events leading up to and during the match. Allegations of non-compliance by the Senegalese team, strategic tensions, and a dramatic protest on the pitch have culminated in a contentious ruling by CAF's Appeals Committee, setting the stage for a decisive showdown at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Clashes erupted in Ouled Rami, El Kelaâ des Sraghna, as security forces attempted to enforce a court ruling favoring a controversial quarry project, leaving several injured. Residents, backed by human rights groups, protest the project, citing environmental and health risks.