Morocco and EU launch three projects to boost creative industries

Why are nicotine pouches spreading among Moroccan teenagers?

The World Health Organization has warned about the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouches targeting young people. In Morocco, discreet use, flavored varieties, and social media promotion are finding fertile ground among teenagers, prompting anti-smoking advocates to urge authorities to tighten regulations, ban sales to minors, and launch awareness campaigns about the products’ addictive and harmful effects.

FICAM 2026: How animated film promotes visual literacy

Secretary General of the Aïcha Foundation and director of the Meknes International Animation Film Festival (FICAM), Widad Charaibi spoke to Yabiladi about a key component of the event: visual literacy. According to her, the festival’s 24th edition, currently under way in partnership with the French Institute of Meknes, confirms the strong interest shown by both young audiences and industry professionals.

FICAM 2026 in Meknes puts youth at heart of Moroccan animation

Organized by the Aïcha Foundation in partnership with the French Institute of Meknes, the Meknes International Animation Film Festival (FICAM 2026) is holding its 24th edition through May 20. Fabrice Mongiat, deputy director of the institute, spoke to Yabiladi about what makes this year’s event unique: a festival firmly rooted in its local setting while also extending its reach to other cities.

Death penalty in Morocco: Youth mobilize for legal abolition

The CNDH’s «Youth for Abolition» initiative wrapped up in Rabat, giving young Moroccans from all 12 regions a platform to defend the right to life and push for the abolition of the death penalty. Backed by civil society and international partners, the program seeks to turn Morocco’s de facto moratorium into lasting legislative reform.

Morocco: Unemployment hits 10.8% in Q1 2026, youth most affected

Meknes to host 24th FICAM in May celebrating youth and innovation in animation cinema

Morocco’s population shifts toward cities and aging, says HCP chief

In 2026, Moroccans are still far from being among the happiest people in the world

Morocco's ranking in the 2026 World Happiness Report highlights a persistent struggle with national morale, as the country remains 112th globally, far from its peak in 2016. As digital platforms increasingly influence well-being worldwide, the report underscores a complex relationship between social media use and happiness, particularly among the youth.

Young Moroccans show low trust in political institutions, Afrobarometer finds

Despite making up a significant portion of Morocco's population, young Moroccans express deep skepticism toward political institutions, with recent Afrobarometer data revealing a stark generational divide in trust levels and perceptions of corruption. While committed to democratic principles, this demographic is more critical of their implementation and engages in alternative forms of political participation, highlighting a disconnect between youth and traditional political structures.