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A leaderless collective called Gen Z 212 — named after Morocco’s dialing code — is the engine behind the protests. Members debate strategy on Discord, a chat app popular with gamers and teens. The core group has about 180,000 members, but spinoffs have also sprouted, organizing demonstrations in towns independently.
King Mohammed VI sent a heartfelt message to Morocco’s under-20 national football team following their triumph at the U20 World Cup in Chile.
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Morocco's 2026 budget will allocate 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to health and education, up 16% from last year, the royal palace said in a statement on Sunday. Improving health and education services was a key demand by youth protesters who demonstrated across Morocco in recent weeks.
Morocco’s government promised major improvements to healthcare, education and youth participation in politics on Sunday, in a direct response to a wave of Gen Z–driven protests sparked by public
Morocco is reportedly set to bring back one of African football’s biggest nights – the CAF Awards 2025 – and it will be the fourth year.