On Thursday the Moroccan delegation present in Maputo to attend the Tokyo International Conference of Africa’s Development (TICAD) has been prevented from taking part to the conference after protesting against the presence of a Polisario delegation. This Friday and during a meeting held with Nasser Bourita, the Japanese Foreign Minister has expressed «his deep regrets» over the incident that took place the previous day.
Amit Hai Cohen is a Jewish musician and filmmaker living in Jerusalem. His grandparents lived 69 years ago in Morocco, most precisely in a village southeastern Ouerzazat called Tizgui. Amit has always been connected to the kingdom, a thing that he managed to portray through his work and art. Interview.
The twin terrorist attacks in Catalonia, Spain have taken the world by surprise. Abdelbaki Essati, the Imam of Ripoll and the man believed to be the head of the cell responsible for the deadly attacks, has led a double life. His background, discreet manners and history were part of a well studied plot. Details.
The integration of Muslims in Western Europe has seen some progress in the last couple of years. The information was backed by a survey conducted by Bertelsmann Stiftung, a Germany-based institute. The study’s results, however, show differences between the countries examined by the 2017 Religion Monitor. Details.
Several humanitarian and Muslim associations in the USA have reported acts of discrimination and vandalism since Donald Trump has been in office. They have expressed their worries and fears regarding the situation of Muslims in the country. Similar views were expressed through the results of a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
The Southern African Development Community has announced recently the holding of a «conference» of solidarity with the Polisario Front. A decision that has not been given a date yet.
Paquita Gorrono is a Spanish woman who was forced to flee Franco’s Spain. She lived on the Moroccan soil for 78 years, worked for King Hassan II and became one of the most notorious Spanish figures in the kingdom. Nicknamed «La Pasionaria Rabat», the 103-year-old Paquita passed away yesterday in Rabat.
The six minors who allegedly assaulted a girl in a bus in Casablanca, were arrested on Monday by local authorities. According to Moulay Mostafa Errachdi, a lawyer and member of «Touche pas a mon enfant» association (Hands off my child), these teenagers «will probably be prosecuted based on articles 485, 486, 487 and 488 from the penal code» and they may face a 30-year sentence.
Inspired by Ibn Battuta, the greatest Moroccan traveller, Jo Yeong Jay Ho Geol a South Korean man has been through a 500 day journey crossing Asia and Europe using only a motorcycle. Jo is in Tangier today, visiting the city where his idol once lived.
After more than 20 years in France, Moroccan Abderrahim Iaich has decided to return to his homeland to make his people discover and enjoy cheese. Portrait.
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