http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:26:47 +0200 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:26:47 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/police-bust-maze-like-drug-tunnel-to-morocco-in-spanish-exclave-of-ceuta http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/police-bust-maze-like-drug-tunnel-to-morocco-in-spanish-exclave-of-ceuta Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:59:40 +0200 Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/morocco-declared-afcon-2025-winners-after-caf-overturns-final-defeat-to-senegal http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/morocco-declared-afcon-2025-winners-after-caf-overturns-final-defeat-to-senegal Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:11:38 +0100 Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/10/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-daily-life-in-northern-morocco http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/10/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-daily-life-in-northern-morocco Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:45:19 +0100 Authorities in northern Morocco have mobilised emergency resources as heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kenitra and landslides cutting roads in the Chefchaouen area. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/morocco-floods-150000-now-displaced-as-waters-keep-rising http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/morocco-floods-150000-now-displaced-as-waters-keep-rising Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:32:20 +0100 Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/severe-floods-in-northern-morocco-displace-over-50000-people http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/severe-floods-in-northern-morocco-displace-over-50000-people Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:27:01 +0100 Northern Morocco reels from Loukkos River flooding, with 50,000 people displaced and emergency camps, rescues and dam releases under way. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/19/senegal-stun-morocco-in-afcon-2025-final-to-retain-continental-crown http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/19/senegal-stun-morocco-in-afcon-2025-final-to-retain-continental-crown Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:49:58 +0100 AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/18/nigeria-take-bronze-as-morocco-and-senegal-set-up-afcon-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/18/nigeria-take-bronze-as-morocco-and-senegal-set-up-afcon-final Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:17:52 +0100 As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/atlas-lions-roar-into-afcon-final-to-set-up-showpiece-clash-with-senegal http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/atlas-lions-roar-into-afcon-final-to-set-up-showpiece-clash-with-senegal Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:47:24 +0100 Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:35:11 +0100 Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/10/morocco-senegal-roar-to-afcon-semis Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:49:49 +0100 Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in the first quarterfinal. Brahim Díaz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/02/new-year-festivities-set-the-stage-for-afcon-round-of-16 http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/02/new-year-festivities-set-the-stage-for-afcon-round-of-16 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:55:00 +0100 Morocco celebrated the New Year amid national festivities as the Africa Cup of Nations moved into the Round of 16. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/enws-morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/enws-morocco-welcomes-2026-as-afcon-enters-knockout-stage Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:13:54 +0100 Morocco welcomed the New Year with celebrations across the country. Streets and public squares came alive with music, lights, and crowds gathering as 2025 drew to a close. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/euronews-afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/euronews-afcon-2025-nigeria-perfect-as-knockout-picture-sharpens Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:04:32 +0100 The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/afcon-2025-morocco-cruise-through-as-knockout-picture-takes-shape http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/afcon-2025-morocco-cruise-through-as-knockout-picture-takes-shape Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:30:48 +0100 Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/euronews-afcon-2025-cameroon-and-cote-divoire-draw-algeria-through http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/euronews-afcon-2025-cameroon-and-cote-divoire-draw-algeria-through Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:12:43 +0100 Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group F match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakesh, Morocco. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/28/euronews-benin-secure-their-first-ever-afcon-victory-with-a-1-0-win-over-botswana http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/28/euronews-benin-secure-their-first-ever-afcon-victory-with-a-1-0-win-over-botswana Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:17:46 +0100 Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/27/euronews-afcon-2025-heats-up-as-morocco-egypt-shine-and-fan-zones-come-alive http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/27/euronews-afcon-2025-heats-up-as-morocco-egypt-shine-and-fan-zones-come-alive Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:08:20 +0100 The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Groups A and B returned to action yesterday for the first day of the second round with the host nation Morocco also involved. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/afcon-2025-cameroon-cote-divoire-and-burkina-faso-start-strong-on-matchday-1 http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/afcon-2025-cameroon-cote-divoire-and-burkina-faso-start-strong-on-matchday-1 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:05:48 +0100 Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/21/euronews-afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/21/euronews-afcon-2025-kicks-off-morocco-ready-to-host-the-continent Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:20:47 +0100 Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/morocco-struggles-with-floods-as-safi-mourns-victims http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/morocco-struggles-with-floods-as-safi-mourns-victims Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:53:42 +0100 Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/10/fez-building-collapse-kills-19-injures-16-as-morocco-launches-investigation http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/10/fez-building-collapse-kills-19-injures-16-as-morocco-launches-investigation Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:24:05 +0100 Morocco investigates the collapse of two buildings in Fez that killed 19 people and injured 16, highlighting ageing infrastructure and uneven safety standards. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/un-security-council-approves-resolution-backing-moroccos-plan-for-western-sahara http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/un-security-council-approves-resolution-backing-moroccos-plan-for-western-sahara Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:28:52 +0100 The UN Security Council backed Morocco's claim over Western Sahara in a resolution supported by the US, marking a significant shift in international stance. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/will-washington-succeed-in-mending-the-western-sahara-rift http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/will-washington-succeed-in-mending-the-western-sahara-rift Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:58 +0100 The Western Sahara dispute, rooted in a 50-year conflict, presents major obstacles to US envoy Steve Witkoff's 60-day peace proposal for Morocco and Algeria, say analysts. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/02/two-killed-in-anti-government-protests-rocking-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/02/two-killed-in-anti-government-protests-rocking-morocco Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:50:03 +0200 The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco's biggest in years. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/02/morocco-faces-largest-youth-led-demonstrations-in-years-as-unrest-spreads http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/02/morocco-faces-largest-youth-led-demonstrations-in-years-as-unrest-spreads Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:44:08 +0200 For a fifth night in a row, anti-government protests swept across Morocco, with demonstrations over failing public services escalating into violence and destruction in several cities. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/23/agadirs-crocodile-park-launches-moroccos-first-zipline-over-live-reptiles http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/23/agadirs-crocodile-park-launches-moroccos-first-zipline-over-live-reptiles Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:12:19 +0200 The Crocodile Park in Agadir has launched a heart-racing new feature, allowing visitors the chance to zipline directly over live crocodile enclosures. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/13/carpet-weaving-fire-dancing-and-argan-oil-discovering-the-ancient-traditions-of-marrakech http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/13/carpet-weaving-fire-dancing-and-argan-oil-discovering-the-ancient-traditions-of-marrakech Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:07:06 +0200 Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/02/in-order-to-build-the-future-of-europe-we-need-to-focus-on-africa-says-amdie http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/02/in-order-to-build-the-future-of-europe-we-need-to-focus-on-africa-says-amdie Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:01 +0200 “In order to build the future of Europe, we need to focus on Africa,” Ali Seddiki, general director of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development, told The Big Question. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/28/stability-is-the-key-to-investment-says-moroccan-minister-zidane http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/28/stability-is-the-key-to-investment-says-moroccan-minister-zidane Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:36 +0200 In a live interview during an event on investment opportunities in Morocco in Brussels, Investment Minister Karim Zidane praised the attractiveness of his country as a business location. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/10/hackers-breach-moroccos-social-security-database-in-unprecedented-cyberattack http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/10/hackers-breach-moroccos-social-security-database-in-unprecedented-cyberattack Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:40:34 +0200 The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan 'harassment' of Algeria on social media platforms, pledging additional cyberattacks if Algerian sites were targeted. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/01/macron-and-tebboune-attempt-to-defuse-french-algerian-diplomatic-crisis-with-phone-call http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/01/macron-and-tebboune-attempt-to-defuse-french-algerian-diplomatic-crisis-with-phone-call Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:18:25 +0200 After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together. http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/28/drought-hit-morocco-urges-people-not-to-buy-sheep-for-eid-al-adha-celebrations http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/28/drought-hit-morocco-urges-people-not-to-buy-sheep-for-eid-al-adha-celebrations Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:00:13 +0100 With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep. http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/25/morocco-thwarts-terror-plot-by-cell-linked-to-islamic-state-in-the-sahel http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/25/morocco-thwarts-terror-plot-by-cell-linked-to-islamic-state-in-the-sahel Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:45:00 +0100 Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/21/meps-expelled-from-morocco-after-detention-at-airport http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/21/meps-expelled-from-morocco-after-detention-at-airport Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:23 +0100 Spanish lawmaker Isabel Serra, Portuguese Catarina Martins and Jussi Saramo from Finland were detained and subsequently expelled from El Aaiún, the main city of Western Sahara, where they were to carry out a human rights observation mission. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/14/macaals-othman-lazraq-on-creating-a-permanent-home-for-african-contemporary-art-in-marrake http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/14/macaals-othman-lazraq-on-creating-a-permanent-home-for-african-contemporary-art-in-marrake Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:37:07 +0100 Following the reopening of MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) in Marrakech earlier this month, Euronews Culture discussed the museum's ambitious transformation with its president, Othman Lazraq. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/05/moroccan-women-honour-henna-traditions-as-unesco-grants-cultural-recognition http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/05/moroccan-women-honour-henna-traditions-as-unesco-grants-cultural-recognition Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:07:09 +0100 Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/23/suspected-drug-gang-leader-extradited-from-morocco-to-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/23/suspected-drug-gang-leader-extradited-from-morocco-to-france Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:56:30 +0100 Félix Bingui, known as 'The Cat', is alleged to be the leader of the Yoda drug gang in Marseille and is wanted on several charges by French authorities. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/04/the-blue-lake-and-naima-elmcherqui-tribute-marrakech-film-festival-spotlights-moroccan-tal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/04/the-blue-lake-and-naima-elmcherqui-tribute-marrakech-film-festival-spotlights-moroccan-tal Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:51:53 +0100 The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival is celebrating Moroccan cinema, including the premiere of Daoud Aoulad-Syad’s 'The Blue Lake' and a heartfelt tribute to late actress Naïma Elmcherqui. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/05/jordan-morocco-next-in-line-for-comprehensive-eu-deals-incoming-mediterranean-commissioner http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/05/jordan-morocco-next-in-line-for-comprehensive-eu-deals-incoming-mediterranean-commissioner Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:08:25 +0100 The next Commission is to include a Mediterranean portfolio, highlighting the geopolitical importance the EU puts on its neighbouring region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/29/will-georgia-be-brussels-new-nightmare-radio-schuman http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/29/will-georgia-be-brussels-new-nightmare-radio-schuman Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:17:39 +0100 Following recent elections in Georgia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged Georgian authorities to address reports of electoral irregularities and to undertake reforms. http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/28/macron-visiting-morocco-amid-new-honeymoon-over-western-sahara-pivot http://www.euronews.com/2024/10/28/macron-visiting-morocco-amid-new-honeymoon-over-western-sahara-pivot Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:02:45 +0100 The French president is in Rabat to discuss business ties and illegal immigration after saying he would support Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in July. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/10/18/no-comment-lakes-back-in-the-moroccan-desert http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/10/18/no-comment-lakes-back-in-the-moroccan-desert Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:10:30 +0200 Lake Yasmina, in Merzouga, Morocco, has not had such a high water level since the 1970s and 1980s. Long years of drought had almost caused it to disappear completely. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/17/migrants-clash-with-moroccan-police-for-third-night-in-a-row-as-they-attempt-to-enter-ceut http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/17/migrants-clash-with-moroccan-police-for-third-night-in-a-row-as-they-attempt-to-enter-ceut Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:54:26 +0200 Riot police were deployed on the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish Ceuta enclave, as migrants attempted to reach the city for the third night in a row. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/moroccan-police-stop-hundreds-of-migrants-from-entering-spanish-enclave-of-ceuta http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/16/moroccan-police-stop-hundreds-of-migrants-from-entering-spanish-enclave-of-ceuta Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:27:33 +0200 Sunday has been a day of high tension in the area after hundreds of people gathered at the border following reported calls on social media for a collective breach attempt. http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/08/a-year-after-the-quake-in-morocco-many-homes-still-not-re-built http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/08/a-year-after-the-quake-in-morocco-many-homes-still-not-re-built Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:03:23 +0200 A year after nearly 3,000 people died when a quake shook the High Atlas region, it still looks like a bomb just went off in villages like Imi N'tala, http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/27/canary-islands-invite-ursula-von-der-leyen-to-witness-firsthand-experience-of-migrant-cris http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/27/canary-islands-invite-ursula-von-der-leyen-to-witness-firsthand-experience-of-migrant-cris Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:51:41 +0200 A person dies every 45 minutes on the Atlantic crossing to the Archipelago, according to the Canary Islands government spokesperson. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/08/24/morocco-reveals-a-look-at-the-worlds-biggest-football-stadium http://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/08/24/morocco-reveals-a-look-at-the-worlds-biggest-football-stadium Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:30:36 +0200 New images have been released for what’s planned to be the biggest football stadium in the world. http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/25/paris-olympics-argentina-file-complaint-after-training-camp-robbed-before-morocco-game http://www.euronews.com/2024/07/25/paris-olympics-argentina-file-complaint-after-training-camp-robbed-before-morocco-game Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:51:02 +0200 Midfielder Thiago Almada's watch was among the items taken as the delegation filed a police complaint in Lyon. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/28/watch-tan-tan-season-carnival-celebrates-moroccos-cultural-diversity http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/28/watch-tan-tan-season-carnival-celebrates-moroccos-cultural-diversity Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:09:21 +0200 The Tan Tan Season Carnival, chaired by Mohamed Fadel Ben Yaich and attended by UAE representatives and local officials, celebrated cultural diversity and heritage in Morocco’s southern provinces. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/07/tragic-fire-in-fezs-old-city-six-dead-dozens-injured http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/06/07/tragic-fire-in-fezs-old-city-six-dead-dozens-injured Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:52:41 +0200 A fire in the "Qaysaria Dabbagh" market in Fez's old city on June 5 resulted in six deaths and 37 injuries from burns and suffocation.