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Minor earthquake briefly felt in rabat

A mild earthquake was briefly felt in Morocco’s capital on Saturday afternoon, according to available seismic data. The tremor was noticed by some residents in Rabat and nearby areas but caused no injuries or material damage. Witnesses described a short vibration, sometimes perceived as a low......

AFCON 2025: student Fan Zone AMCI inaugurated in Rabat

A new fan zone dedicated to international students was officially inaugurated on Saturday in Rabat as part of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 celebrations. The initiative highlights Morocco’s commitment to youth engagement, cultural exchange, and African solidarity through sport. The inauguration......

New Rabat Ryad train station officially opens to the public

The new Rabat Ryad train station officially opened its doors on Monday, marking a major upgrade to the Moroccan capital’s railway network. The announcement was made by the National Railways Office (ONCF) on its official social media page. Strategically located in the Hay Ryad neighborhood near......

Prosecutor denies claims of detention following protest by families of Leqliaa victims

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December......

Artistic dialogue across Africa: Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Isham Delberg unite in Rabat

The opening of “The Ideologies” exhibition in Rabat has brought together prominent artistic voices from across Africa, led this year by Moroccan visual artist Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Gabonese artist Isham Delberg. Hosted at the Embassy and High Representation of the Gabonese Republic in Morocco,......

Rabat named Arab capital of information for 2026

The League of Arab States has officially declared Rabat, Morocco’s capital, as the Arab Capital of Information for 2026. The announcement was made during the 55th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, held in Cairo on Wednesday. The council also selected Doha as the Arab Capital......

Clarifications issued after woman gives birth on Rabat tramway

The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection has provided new details following an emergency birth that occurred inside a tramway in Rabat and tragically resulted in the death of the newborn. In a public statement, the ministry emphasized that no record was found of the mother passing through......

Morocco and Ghana deepen ties during high-level talks in Rabat

Morocco and Ghana reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during high-level discussions held on the sidelines of the Conference on the Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration of Child Soldiers, which took place on November 20–21 in Rabat. Foreign Minister Nasser......

Rabat’s transformation into a sports capital ahead of AFCON 2025

Rabat is positioning itself as Morocco's premier sports city as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21, 2025, to January 19, 2026. Historically regarded as a quiet administrative capital, Rabat has undergone a remarkable transformation, blending state-of-the-art......