Feminist coalition slams former PM Benkirane for remarks undermining girls’ right to education

The Feminist Coordination for the Comprehensive and Profound Reform of the Family Code has strongly criticized recent remarks by Abdelilah Benkirane regarding the status of women, arguing that his comments undermine a fundamental right of girls: the right to education and work. In his statements, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) suggested that marriage is the only path to a decent life. «These remarks reflect a deeply retrograde and archaic vision, openly

In Morocco, one in three people over 50 had fewer children than they wanted, UNFPA finds

In Morocco, one in three people over the age of 50 say they had fewer children than they had hoped for, with nearly half (47%) citing financial constraints as the primary reason. These findings were shared by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Morocco and the High Commission for Planning (HCP) to mark World Population Day, celebrated annually on July 11. The data was presented during a joint event in Rabat on Wednesday, alongside the launch of the UN’s annual report on the

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

In Morocco, nearly 33% of young women and girls aged 15 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), according to the latest global report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), The State of Youth in Agricultural and Food Systems. The report notes this rate drops slightly to 26% for young urban women. Among young men in the same age group, the NEET rate is significantly lower, at just 12%, both in urban and rural areas. These figures are concerning,

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

Can one embrace transformation with intention and depth, while remaining true to oneself? For Emel Mathlouthi, the answer has always been yes, a truth she’s carried since the days of her albums Helma, Kelmti Horra, and Ensenity. Through reflections on freedom, the condition of women, and both personal and collective struggles, the Tunisian artist has carved out a unique artistic path, one that defies convention. That journey now continues with MRA, her fourth album released in 2024, which

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

A jazz festival open to a wide range of musical styles, Jazzablanca made a fitting choice by including «Aïta mon amour» in the lineup of its 18th edition, held from July 3 to 12, 2025. The duo behind the project, versatile artists Widad Mjama and Khalil EPI, refuse to recognize boundaries in music. By paying tribute to the ancestral heritage of aïta, they have crafted impressive contemporary compositions rooted in this unique Moroccan art form, now featured on their album

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