Morocco
War in Ukraine sparks fertilizer crisis that may impact the future of global food production
Russia is the world’s largest fertilizer producer, but fewer Russian agricultural products are entering the global market due to the war in Ukraine. It’s changing how farmers and fertilizer suppliers are thinking about agriculture.
As World Cup wraps, Morocco team inspires Arab unity around the world
Argentina hailed World Cup champions after dramatic win
Film festival at refugee camp near Western Sahara amplifies voices of displaced people
Spain and Algeria at odds over Western Sahara, energy and migration
Moroccans prepare funeral for boy, 5, who died in deep well
Mourners have begun preparations for the funeral of 5-year-old Rayan Oram, who fell into a deep well a few days ago, after his body was retrieved. The boy's plight garnered international attention and scores of people from all over the country are expected to attend the funeral to pay their respects.
G-7 agrees on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban
G-7 leaders agree on conditions to recognize and work with the Taliban, but fail to persuade President Joe Biden to extend the US troop withdrawal date from Afghanistan. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will meet with President Biden for talks in Washington on Thursday. And Algeria has cut diplomatic ties with Morocco.
Thousands of migrants leave Morocco for Spanish Ceuta amid diplomatic dispute
Jonathan Zaragoza-Cristiani follows migration from Morocco at the University of York. He talked with The World’s host Carol Hills about what’s happening between Morocco and Spanish Ceuta.
The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners
We asked The World’s listeners to share what Eid al-Fitr means to them and their families. Here’s what they told us.
‘We cannot continue to live like this': Migrants desperate to work occupy Brussels church
Up to 200 undocumented migrants, including teenagers, have occupied St. John the Baptist in Brussels since the end of January. They're calling on the government to grant them legal status.
IMF reassures COVID-19 support after hundreds of groups push back against belt-tightening measures
About 100 countries have asked the International Monetary Fund for emergency assistance during the pandemic.
Under lockdown in Morocco, Ramadan celebrations get a quiet reset
For the first time that anyone can recall, mosques in Morocco are closed for Ramadan.
The Netherlands to immigrants: Speak Dutch
Large-scale migration from Morocco to the Netherlands started in the 1960s under a guest worker program. But when Dutch officials realized that families from Morocco and elsewhere weren’t returning to their homelands, they tried to get them to learn Dutch. When that only partially worked, attitudes hardened.
Almost all countries have fallen short on climate change commitments
Just two countries in the world, The Gambia and Morocco, currently have policies that meet the target of 1.5 degrees Celcius set by the Paris climate agreement. The majority of signatories have not fully implemented policies to meet their emissions reductions goals.
Kathy Kriger transformed an old, Moroccan 'riad' into a destination
Kathy Kriger was a commercial attaché for the American Embassy in Casablanca, Morocco. She was also a passionate entrepreneur who managed to create one of the most successful tourist attractions in Casablanca — Rick’s Café, an upscale restaurant and jazz club inspired by the famous nightclub in the 1942 classic "Casablanca."