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Morocco's Gen Z defies crackdown with new protests

Young Moroccans are preparing to resume pro-democracy demonstrations despite government repression that has left several dead and hundreds detained in what activists call a systematic crackdown.

Trump's Abraham Accords: Reshaping Middle East Diplomacy

The groundbreaking Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration, normalised relations between Israel and Arab nations, marking a seismic shift in Middle Eastern politics and creating new alliances that continue to influence global diplomacy today

Trump Demands National Guard for Portland Protests

Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about civil liberties.

Family survives hour-long orca attack on sailboat

A British family's sailing holiday turned into a nightmare when a pod of aggressive orcas repeatedly attacked their vessel off the coast of Morocco, in a terrifying encounter that lasted nearly an hour.

Morocco cracks down on TikTok protest movement

Moroccan authorities have detained dozens of young protesters in Casablanca after a TikTok-fuelled movement against 'discrimination and marginalisation' gained momentum, sparking concerns about digital rights and youth activism.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy as Morocco protests escalate

Exclusive: The future of Africa's premier football tournament hangs in the balance as widespread protests and political instability in Morocco spark cancellation fears. CAF president Patrice Motsepe breaks his silence on the mounting crisis.

Maldives police arrest opposition protesters amid crackdown

Maldivian authorities have arrested multiple opposition protesters in a dramatic crackdown following demonstrations against President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The unrest comes amid growing political divisions in the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Morocco scraps medical fees after Gen Z protests

In an unprecedented display of youth power, Moroccan authorities have scrapped controversial medical school fees after massive student protests organised entirely through social media.

Morocco anti-corruption protests sweep nation

Thousands of Moroccans have taken to the streets in coordinated nationwide demonstrations, voicing mounting frustration over systemic corruption and demanding urgent political reforms from authorities.

Morocco protests turn deadly as police open fire

Moroccan cities erupt in violence as security forces fire live ammunition on demonstrators, marking the first deaths in escalating youth-led protests against government policies and economic conditions.

Brit, 22, detained and deported from Morocco over passport

A 22-year-old British holidaymaker's dream trip to Morocco turned into a nightmare after she was detained and deported. The crisis began when Ryanair staff refused to let her board her return flight upon discovering she had left her passport in the seat p

Solo female traveller harassed and followed in Morocco

A British solo female traveller's dream trip to Morocco turned into a terrifying ordeal as she faced relentless street harassment, being followed for miles, and having insults hurled at her in Marrakech.

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