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First Moroccan gay Film Director Awarded First Prize in France
Casablanca- "L’Armée du salut" (the Army of salvation), a film by Moroccan director Abdellah Taia, earned the first prize in France’s Premiers Plans Angers Festival held from January 17 through to 26,...
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After Wave of Protests in Tindouf Camps, Polisario Declares State of Emergency
Taroudant- The Forum of Support for the Autonomists of Tindouf said that a wave of protests has broken out in most of the camps in Tindouf and that the Polisario has declared a state of emergency....
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Morocco: the Supreme Council of Education and 007 Missions
Mohamed Chalouchi - Improving the education system is a major endeavor for government leaders from as far east as the United Arab Emirate to as far west as the United States. The ability to solve...
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Cover of a British magazine stirs controversy
Sidi Ifni, Morocco- As soon as the UK magazine The Spectator released its latest cover, Twitter users began to rebuke it on the grounds of "racism." The cover of the controversial January 25 edition...
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Moroccan economy: war of figures between government and High Commission for...
Rabat- It seems that the war between the Benkirane Government and the High Commission for Planning (HCP) will not cease any time soon. Sources quoted by daily Al Massae in its Monday, January 27th...
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Muslim Woman Appointed Spokesperson of German Foreign Ministry
Sidi Ifni- Sawsan Chebli, a 35-year-old German woman, has been appointed as a spokespersons of the German Foreign Ministry, according to media reports. Of Palestinian origin, Chebli is the first...
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Why do I love Morocco so much?
Rabat - In just a few short weeks, I will have spent a full calendar year––in total––in Morocco. This is my third time coming to Morocco––the first having been for four months on an American study...
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Stop It! – Poem
By Izza Fartmis - Casablanca Stop your little so-called justness game Oh great heroes of vanity being fame Playing with the human body and soul Feeling in their bloody game so cool! ********...
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Capital flight: Wealthy Moroccans smuggle $5 billion out of the country
Rabat - According to daily Al Massae in its Tuesday, January 28th issue, 5 billion U.S dollars is the estimated value of funds belonging to Moroccan nationals deposited in foreign bank accounts. Based...
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The Moroccan minister with a sweet tooth and Benkirane
Rabat- Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Morocco, an Islamist Party leader named Benkirane won the elections of 2011 and formed a coalition government in which he appointed a minister for...
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The perks of dating a Moroccan man while living in Morocco
New Jersey- Not in a million years did I think that I would get into a relationship while studying abroad! Not having a boyfriend for my entire college career, I had no expectations for going to...
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When the villain is dangerously innocent
Rabat - In a world buzzing with global summits and symposiums on tolerance and peace, we often find it hard to tell who starts the war and who ends it. World leaders tend to hold on to their arguments...
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Morocco Microsoft rings alarm bell on a fake email
Taroudant- Morocco Microsoft rings alarm bell on a fake email sent to its users announcing that the recipients won a lottery allegedly organized by Microsoft. On their official webpage, Morocco...
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Females’ drop-out of school: a gendre discrimination and inequality
Nador, Morocco - School dropouts, for girls in particular, is a pervasive problem in rural areas of Morocco. My community has had its struggles regarding this matter. What saddens me most is when I see...
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On the Eve of Passion – Poem
Mahdia – Tunisia In the bosom of nature When the time is sundown I cuddle the warm sun Before it forsakes the town So keenly to embrace the night In a silken beauteous gown No more I’d wait to fondle...
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Seven million Moroccans live with less than $3 per day: report
Rabat- Seven million is the number of Moroccans who live with less than 20 Dirhams per day, while 3 millions of them suffer from malnutrition. Legend has it that in Morocco nobody dies of starvation....
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Moroccan Minister Responds to Corruption Accusations over Chocolate Bill
Sidi Ifni- Abdeladim El Guerrouj, Moroccan Minister of Vocational Training, has been accused of using state funds to make a purchase of chocolate on the occasion of his first child’s baptism. The...
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Italian Mafia Kills 3 year-old because of Grandparents’ Debt
Bordeaux - Nicola Campolongo's body was found with his grandfather's in a burnt car, making him the Italian mafia's youngest victim at only age 3. The toddler's body was found in a burnt-out Fiat Punto...
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Chinese billionaire offers $120m to man who could woo his lesbian daughter
Taroudant, Morocco- Cecil Chao, a Hong Kong real estate tycoon, made headlines in September 2012 when he announced that he would offer $65 million to a man who could woo and marry his lesbian daughter,...
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‘World’s Ugliest Woman’ now inspires people all over the globe with her ‘true...
Sidi Ifni, Morocco- Labeled ‘the World’s Ugliest Woman’ by social media users, Lizzie Valasquez decided to change her life and reject this degrading label in order to realize her dream of becoming an...
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