Do Gen Z protests in Morocco echo World Cup backlash in South Africa and Brazil?

Since September 27, Morocco has witnessed youth-led protests calling for investment in health and education rather than costly preparations for AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup. Similar outrage erupted in South Africa (2010) and Brazil (2014), where citizens condemned lavish sports spending and demanded priority for essential public services.

Health Minister Tahraoui to face Parliament over healthcare reform amid protests

Protests over Morocco’s healthcare system spread to new cities and bring down officials

Morocco’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented period of tension, with growing public protests across several cities demanding decent health services, while the Ministry of Health responds by dismissing a number of its officials.

Taounate residents protest healthcare crisis, demand urgent action

The Russian Ministry of Health highlights the journey of a Moroccan doctor in Novokuznetsk

Akdital boosts healthcare in the Oriental region with new hospitals in Nador and Oujda

Moroccan agency denies shortage of chronic disease medications

Moroccan doctors to hold hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza on Thursday, August 7

AKDITAL signs agreement to manage Riyadh hospital

Morocco's PJD criticizes government based on controversial Numbeo ranking [Fact-check]

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has sharply criticized the Moroccan government, relying on a controversial ranking from Numbeo, despite previous warnings from the Ministry of Health about the site’s reliability. The move raises questions about the PJD’s selective use of data, especially given that the party itself had once denounced Numbeo’s methodology while in power.