Morocco

Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots

According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Fans gather in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde fans pose for a photograph during the match screening
General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (2nd-R) inspects a guard of honour with Moroccan General Mohamed Berrid (R) ahead of their meeting as part of the annual African Lion joint exercise in Agadir on May 7, 2026.

Gaza Board of Peace prepares for Cyprus summit as first Moroccan contingent deploys - analysis

Former Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Menorah lighting ceremony on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the great synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2024.

Mossad rehearsed 2018 Iran nuclear archives raid in Africa, former chief Yossi Cohen reveals

Moroccan officers join Gaza stabilization force planning in Israel.

Morocco, Albania, and Greece join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping


Two off-road legends in one test: The new Yamaha Ténéré in the Moroccan desert

Yamaha revamped the bike most linked to the original Paris-to-Dakar Rally - and let us test it behind rally legend Stéphane Peterhansel, who won 14 times and rode it like no one else can.

 With Peterhansel. Mr. Dakar

Why an Israeli surfer hid her flag at an international competition - opinion

Unlike all the other competitors in Morocco, Anat Lelior’s national flag was visibly absent from her competitive jersey.

Israeli surfer Anat Lelior.

Morocco mulls buying Elbit Systems turrets - report

Morocco eyes Elbit Systems’ 105mm and 120mm turrets to boost firepower on new Tata-built WhAP armored vehicles, signaling a deepening defense partnership following the Atmos artillery deal.

  Person holding mobile phone with logo of Israeli defense company Elbit Systems Ltd. on screen in front of business web page. Focus on phone display Stuttgart, Germany 6 June 2024.

USAID bears the American identity and is bound to US's destiny - opinion

USAID promotes a more stable and prosperous world and helps alleviate immediate suffering. It also brings home vital lessons to promote the US’s best growth.

 COMMUNITY MEMBERS of all ages gather in Telouet, Morocco, for a participatory dialogue session during the Southern Heritage Tour, organized in October 2022 as part of the USAID-funded Dakira program.

Jewish Moroccan holiday of Mimouna is an answer to polarization and division - opinion

The division and rift in the nation are deepening; the hatred and polarization are increasing. There is no dull moment for the people who live in Zion.

 ISRAELI FLAGS adorn food that is served at a Mimouna celebration in Modi’in last year.

Cutting-edge tech reveals 4,000-year-old Moroccan settlement

Artifacts at Kach Kouch reveal stable agricultural settlements in mediterranean africa over 3,000 years ago.

 The Atlas Mountains.

Speaking Middle East: Highlighting Mizrahi Jewish identity in peace-building efforts

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: The Speaking Middle East initiative aims to bring Mizrahi Jewish identity to the forefront of conflict resolution

 THE ‘MEDABRIM MIZRAH TICHON’ initiative seeks to redefine the way Israel and its people are perceived in the broader Middle East, focusing on the rich heritage and indigenousness of Mizrahi Jews to the region. Here, an illustrative image shows a joint interreligious session in Morocco.

Oldest known ceratopsian dinosaur fossil discovered in Morocco

The femur shows distinctive traits observed exclusively in ceratopsians, confirming their existence in the Middle Jurassic.

 Oldest known ceratopsian dinosaur fossil discovered in Morocco.

The Jewish and Amazigh communities have untapped resources for regional integration - opinion

The Amazigh people are the indigenous people of North Africa, with tribal populations stretching from Siwa in Egypt to Semara in Morocco.

Amazigh people celebrate their new year outside the parliament with calls on the government to recognize the day as an official holiday and put more effort into supporting their language in Rabat, Morocco January 13, 2023.

French finance ministry employee suspected of spying for Algeria

The employee is accused of handing details on Algerian asylum seekers, including known opponents of the incumbent Algerian administration.

 Silhouette of a man in front of the French and Algiers flags.