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Morocco has AU aspirations

Morocco has AU aspirations

26 Apr 2013 00:00 - Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Morocco is keep to rejoin the African Union, but South Africa and other members could block its bid over the vexed issue of Sahrawi autonomy.
11 sub-Saharans die after boat capsizes off Morocco coast

11 sub-Saharans die after boat capsizes off Morocco coast

17 Apr 2013 16:06 - AFP
Eleven migrants trying to reach Europe have died after their boat capsized off the north coast of Morocco.
Morocco's Parliament pledges to change rape law

Morocco's Parliament pledges to change rape law

07 Mar 2013 10:07 - AFP
A Morocco law that allows a rapist to escape prison by marrying his victim is being amended by the kingdom's Parliament.
In the footsteps of a camel

In the footsteps of a camel

01 Feb 2013 00:00 - Rachel Dixon
Guided by a Touareg tribe, Rachel Dixon joins a nomadic retreat on Morocco's coast, hiking from beach to beach, practising yoga and sleeping in camps.
Morocco takes a step towards gender equality

Morocco takes a step towards gender equality

24 Jan 2013 10:19 - Guillaume Klein
Women's rights in Morocco are poised to improve with the probable scrapping of a law allowing rapists of minors to avoid jail by marrying them.
Migrants in Morocco ready to risk all as winter looms

Migrants in Morocco ready to risk all as winter looms

08 Nov 2012 14:09 - Sapa-AFP
As winter approaches, many sub-Saharan migrants in Morocco are desperate to reach Spanish shores and start a new life in Europe.
Abortion ship leaves Morocco, government rejects NGO claim

Abortion ship leaves Morocco, government rejects NGO claim

05 Oct 2012 09:44 - Omar Brouksy
A Dutch yacht dubbed the "abortion ship" has been escorted from Moroccan territorial waters, amid competing claims about its authenticity.
Morocco blocks Dutch abortion ship

Morocco blocks Dutch abortion ship

04 Oct 2012 13:40 - Sapa-AFP
The Moroccan navy is reportedly blocking the Mediterranean harbour in which a controversial Dutch 'abortion ship' was due to dock on Thursday.
Ban says Western Sahara mission undermined

Ban says Western Sahara mission undermined

18 Apr 2012 08:08 - Staff Reporter
UN leader Ban Ki-moon says a UN mission's communications from the Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara with UN headquarters have been compromised.

Morocco grapples with women's rights after raped bride's suicide

04 Apr 2012 09:21 - Afua Hirsch
Protests have erupted in Morocco over the case of teenager Amina Filali who killed herself after a court ordered her to marry her alleged rapist.

Moghreb defy the odds to lift African Super Cup

26 Feb 2012 13:34 - David Legge
There was another shock outcome to a CAF competition when Moroccan club Moghreb Fes lifted the African Super Cup this weekend.

US to assist in rebuilding Tunisian economy

25 Feb 2012 13:39 - Edouard Guihaire
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pledged that Washington would help Tunisia rebuild its economy and democracy as it struggles with reforms.

EU ponders debt relief as a 'signal of change' for Arab states

23 Feb 2012 16:20 - Roddy Thomson
European governments have planned a radical offer of "debt relief" to its Arab North African and Middle Eastern neighbours.
Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year

Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year

27 Jan 2012 00:00 - Staff Reporter
A year after it began, eight Arab writers reflect on what became known as the Arab Spring.
Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

08 Jan 2012 17:09 - David Legge
Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.
France's LFP president demands 'racist abuse' inquiry

France's LFP president demands 'racist abuse' inquiry

18 Dec 2011 17:52 - Staff Reporter
The president of France's professional football league has called for an investigation into claims that Auxerre's Kamel Chafni was racially abused.
2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

17 Dec 2011 14:23 - Staff Reporter
Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced.

Seven killed in Morocco football riot

27 Sep 2011 14:44 - Staff Reporter
Seven people have been killed in a riot following a football match in Morocco's disputed Western Sahara region.

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