Morocco-Indonesia Culture: Indonesia and Morocco are exploring deeper cultural cooperation through traditional music, with talks focused on Morocco’s Andalusi sounds and Indonesia’s gambus and qasidah, plus plans for artist residencies and joint performances. Rabat Football Culture: Morocco hosts Madagascar in an international friendly at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the match framed as a festive send-off for the Atlas Lions. World Cup Morocco Spotlight: FIFA has released full rosters for all 48 teams (1,248 players total), and Morocco fans are also getting World Cup watch-party options abroad, including a Boston fan festival schedule featuring Morocco vs. Scotland. EU Migration Policy: The EU approved a controversial returns regulation that would allow deportation and offshore confinement in third countries, with Morocco listed among the “safe” destinations. Education & Gender Debate: A regional exam question in Morocco about women’s “domestic” role sparked backlash from students, parents, and activists, raising questions about curriculum choices and how such themes belong in assessments. Water & Climate: In Rabat, Morocco and EU partners launched a €348m program to support the national water policy, targeting drought/flood management, water quality, and protection of underground resources. Wildlife Conservation: Casablanca’s Zoo of Aïn Sebaâ welcomed a rare Brazilian tapir calf, boosting Morocco’s conservation efforts for an endangered species.