New Book Gives Multiple Scholarly Perspectives on Western Sahara
Washington D.C - As the conflict in Western Sahara continues and dominates political relations in North Africa, two editors have recently published a book, Perspectives on Western Sahara: Myths,...
View ArticleLate Bloomers painstaking accomplishments
Agadir - I remember at small age a relative of mine was living with my family as there was no school near where he lived at the time. What was striking about this kid was the fact he was slow to react...
View ArticleBenkirane: “What We have Done For the Working Class So Far Isn’t Enough”
Rabat- Head of the Government, Abdelilah Benkirane joined on Thursday the Labor Day celebrations of the National Union of Labor in Morocco (UNTM), which [leans toward??] to the ruling party PJD....
View ArticleCheating in Exams: a Fundamental Right?
By Zineb Sbai El Idriss Rabat - It was a hot afternoon in June. The high school I frequented was more animated than ever. I still cannot figure out the nature of my feelings when I reached the...
View ArticleLabor Day: Moroccan Unions Lead Massive Mobilization Against Government Policies
Rabat- Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Morocco on Thursday to maintain pressure on the head of government, Abdelilah Benkirane, despite the announcement of plans to increase the minimum...
View ArticleBado Zaki to be Appointed new Morocco’s Coach: beIN Sports
Rabat- The wish of millions of Moroccan diehard football fans seems to be on its way to fulfillment. Several media outlets have reported that the Moroccan football federation will name Badou Zaki as...
View ArticleFes Festival Founder Faouzi Skali Awarded French Legion d’Honneur
By Mary Finnigan Fez - Faouzi Skali, the founder and Director General of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, has been granted France's highest award. In a ceremony in Paris on Thursday 1 May Dr....
View ArticleReflections on Positive Capability
Tunis - "Advice to Intellectuals: Let no one represent you." T. Adorno. We really cannot hope to be at ease with one another and peacefully co-exist in a world where the highest value is the self. Can...
View ArticleAnti-Semitism: Differentiating Between Reality, Fantasy, and Political Blackmail
By Saad Boutayeb Rabat - Mainstream Western media tends to see anti-Semitism everywhere and tends to overlook other forms of racism when it comes to Arabs. In fact, via the voice of...
View ArticleFormer Moroccan UN Employee Discloses Shocking Facts about UN Mission in Darfur
Casablanca- Aisha El Basri, former Moroccan spokesperson for the African Union –United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), has allegedly disclosed confidential UN documents exposing “the...
View ArticleZaki Officially Appointed New Morocco’s Coach
Rabat- Moroccan coach and former international goalkeeper, Bado Zaki has been officially appointed new coach of the Moroccan national soccer team, according to Maghreb Arab Press. Since Morocco won its...
View ArticleIs Badou Zaki the Answer to the Curse?
San Francisco - The Moroccan football federation has recently been suffering due to mismanagement, infighting, nepotism and most of all, incompetence. Today, after months of suspense and drama, the...
View ArticleStereotypes: the case of Morocco
By Jamal Dahassou Rabat - Stereotypes are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality, and/or sexual orientation. They are, therefore, generalizations about a group of...
View ArticlePress Trade Union Presents Annual Report on Press Freedom in Morocco
Rabat - Moroccan press trade union (SNPM) presented its annual report on press freedom, on Friday in Rabat, at a press conference on the eve of the World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3rd. The...
View ArticleThe Prince and the Game of Thrones in Morocco
Rabat - The long history of the monarchy in Morocco is rife with princes, members of the ruling family, who plotted to dethrone the ruling monarch and take his place. Indeed, many of these entered into...
View ArticleColombian Reality TV Show Desafio Chooses Morocco for its 2014 Edition
Casablanca- After an exciting 2013 edition in Senegal, the famous Colombian reality TV game show Desafio has opted for Morocco as the second African setting for its 2014 edition, according to Yabiladi....
View ArticleMorocco: Victim of Rape, Prostitution Tells Her Poignant Story
Rabat - “I am fine, for the time being at least,” is what I say when asked such questions. The reason why I am the person I am now may be because of you. Sorry for pointing fingers at you that way, but...
View ArticleBalkan Model United Nations kicked off in Albania
Durres – Albania - “Invest in Today’s Leaders, Get Effective decision makers tomorrow." The largest Model United Nations in the Balkan (MUN) kicked off on May 2 in Albania. Moroccan young leader...
View ArticleMoroccan Football Fans react to Zaki Appointment
Fez - Moroccan football fans around the world are reacting to the recent appointment of Badou Zaki as the new head coach of the Moroccan National Football Team, the Atlas Lions. Some fans see Zaki as...
View ArticleU.S. Embassy Rabat TechCamp Caravan Takes Place in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate - TechCamp Caravan is back this year and for the first time, it was hosted in Ouarzazate from April 26-27, under the theme of “Technology in the Service of Society.” TechCamp Caravan is an...
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