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In Morocco, nearly one-third of young rural women are NEET [FAO]

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that nearly one-third of young women in rural Morocco are neither in school, employed, nor enrolled in training programs (NEET). While Morocco's agricultural system continues to grow, improvements in road infrastructure have helped enhance access to education.

Moroccan women's football team secures 4-2 victory over DR Congo in Africa Cup of Nations

The Moroccan women’s football team claimed a 4-2 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday evening at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, during the second matchday of Group A in the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2024). Morocco’s goals came from Ghizlane Chebbak, who netted a hat-trick (25th, 43rd, and 75th minutes), and Yasmin M’Rabet, who scored from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. The DR Congo responded with goals from Merveille Kanjinga (6th minute) and

WAFCON 2024 : Atlas Lionesses gear up for crucial clash against DR Congo

After a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Zambia in their opening match, the Atlas Lionesses are set to face DR Congo on Wednesday in Rabat for their second Group A fixture in the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024). Morocco will be aiming to secure all three points and take the lead in the group standings. They’ll face a DR Congo side reeling from a heavy 4–0 defeat to Senegal, and will need to capitalize on that momentum while remaining focused. Buoyed by a

Jazzablanca 2025 : Emel, a voice of art, activism, and humanity

Jazzablanca 2025 : Emel, a voice of art, activism, and humanity

On the global artistic stage, Emel’s 2024 album MRA marks a powerful comeback for the Tunisian artist, who remains as talented and committed as ever. The release offered the perfect opportunity for the singer-songwriter to reconnect with her Moroccan audience, where she enjoys a strong and loyal following. Her performance at the 18th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival captured the essence of her creative process, showcasing what is most authentic, innovative, and deeply humanistic in her

Aïta mon amour at Jazzablanca 2025 : «Moroccans are great partygoers!» [Interview]

Aïta mon amour at Jazzablanca 2025 : «Moroccans are great partygoers!» [Interview]

A declaration of love to both ancestral and contemporary music, or proof that musical heritage thrives when embraced within a living, evolving dynamic. The duo Aïta mon amour captures all of this in their album Abda, named in tribute to the Moroccan region known as the cradle of aïta. At the 18th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival, the pair—Widad Mjama and Khalil EPI—offered their audience an experience that was both festive and transcendent. In a seamless symbiosis,

CAF President Motsepe praises Morocco's role in hosting landmark Women's CAN 2024

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, emphasized on Saturday in Salé that the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), currently taking place in Morocco, will be the most memorable edition of the tournament to date. «This edition will undoubtedly be the most successful and memorable of all. I express my deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, as well as to the Moroccan people for their unwavering

Atlas Lionesses poised for strong performance in WAFCON in Morocco

The head coach of Morocco’s national women’s football team, Jorge Vilda, praised the potential of the Atlas Lionesses on Friday in Rabat, expressing confidence in their ability to perform strongly at the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (CAN), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, despite what he called «high stakes». Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s opening match against Zambia at Rabat’s

Caf boosts prize money for Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024 in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday a significant increase in prize money for the 2024 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025. CAF has doubled the prize for the tournament winner and raised the overall prize pool by 45%, according to a statement published on its official website. The total prize money now stands at USD 3,475,000, with the champions set to receive USD 1 million. The

Sexist stereotypes persist in Moroccan high schools, new study finds

This week in Rabat, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) unveiled the findings of its «Compilation of Sexist Prejudices and Stereotypes in High Schools». The report highlights «deep-rooted mechanisms that hinder the development of both girls and boys, while reinforcing inequalities within Morocco’s education system», according to the NGO, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The aim is to shed light on the «prejudices and

Moroccan women's football team ready for CAN 2024 kickoff with high spirits

The coach of the Moroccan women's national football team, Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, affirmed on Tuesday that the Moroccan players are fully prepared to compete in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26, 2025, in the Kingdom, and are eager to kick off the tournament. «The team is in great spirits, and the players are eager to start the competition. We have prepared well for these matches, and the group is very cohesive. There’s a