World Feb 25 Morocco says it dismantled a terror cell that was planning attacks By Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Sep 24 Morocco works brick-by-brick to reconstruct 12th-century mosque destroyed by 2023 earthquake The Great Mosque of Tinmel had been undergoing a massive reconstruction project when an earthquake shook Morocco's High Atlas mountains. By Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Jul 25 Argentina coach slams chaos at opening Olympic soccer match vs Morocco The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. By James Robson, Associated Press
World Nov 11 Morocco grapples with how to rebuild after September quake that killed thousands From Mexico to Hawaii, the question of rebuilding communities without changing them for the worse arises after virtually all natural disasters. In Morocco, King Mohammed VI’s cabinet pledged the week after the quake to rebuild “in harmony with heritage and… By Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Oct 24 Anger boils in Morocco’s earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid Many in the town of Amizmiz and the surrounding villages have relocated to tents after seeing their neighbors die and their homes leveled by the quake. By Associated Press
Oct 14 What causes earthquakes, and why they’re more common in some regions By Jaime Toro, The Conversation A deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, following one in Morocco, highlights the risks in the region. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 4:43 Catastrophic flooding sparks renewed scrutiny of Libya’s divided government By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart, Teresa Cebrian Aranda In Libya, deep fears are becoming a horrific reality as the death toll from the devastating floods there has spiked to more than 11,000. Thousands are still missing, submerged in the muddy mire or washed out to sea. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Sep 14 Moroccan families face shelterless nights after earthquake in their mountain homes By Sam Metz, Mohamed Boukdire, Associated Press In the aftermath of a deadly earthquake last week, Moroccan families displaced from their destroyed homes face difficult decisions about where to relocate as recovery and rebuilding efforts begin. Continue reading
Sep 13 How to help Morocco earthquake victims By Miriam Barcenas More than 2,900 people have died since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Western Morocco on Sept. 8, a number that is expected to grow as rescue efforts continue. The country’s deadliest earthquake in 60 years injured at least 2,500 and… Continue reading
Sep 13 Nearly 3,000 dead as international crews in Morocco to recover bodies days after deadly 6.8 earthquake struck By Sam Metz, Mosa'ab Elshamy, Associated Press Moroccan authorities reported 2,901 deaths as of Tuesday. Continue reading