El presidente de Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, recibió el martes en el palacio presidencial de Dakar a una destacada delegación marroquí de la cofradía sufí Tijaniyya. La comitiva estuvo encabezada por Sidi Mohamed El Kebir, Califa General de la Tijaniyya en Marruecos. Las conversaciones se centraron en la organización de la Hadaratoul Jummah nacional, un evento espiritual de gran trascendencia auspiciado por la Tijaniyya. Este acontecimiento es un
Before Brahim Takioullah talks about his Guinness World Records title or his experiences in film and media, he sums up his story through simple, everyday realities: the curious stares of passersby, the struggle to find clothes and shoes that fit, and the constant effort to adapt to a world not built for someone who stands 2.46 meters tall. From Guelmim to France, his journey has been shaped by a height that sets him apart, yet he has faced it all with calm composure, never
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received a high-level Moroccan Sufi delegation at the presidential palace in Dakar on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Sidi Mohamed El Kebir, Caliph General of the Tijaniyya order in Morocco. Discussions focused on the organization of the national Hadaratoul Jummah, a major spiritual gathering held under the Tijaniyya’s current leadership. The initiative remains a cornerstone of religious life in Senegal and a key channel of cultural exchange
London’s iconic West End district, the beating heart of its multicultural life, is once again illuminated for the month of Ramadan, which Muslims in the United Kingdom begin observing on February 18, 2026. For the fourth consecutive year, this central area of the British capital is continuing the initiative, reflecting the city’s commitment to making this period a time of communion, shared values, solidarity, and generosity beyond differences. This week also marks the beginning of
Adopted on October 31, 2025, UN Security Council Resolution 2797 could redefine the Western Sahara conflict, according to a report by academic David Alvarado. This resolution, backed by the United States and marked by the abstention of Russia and China, strengthens Morocco's position on the international stage while further isolating the Polisario and Algeria.
François Cuilhé, head of the Rabat-Kénitra division of schools under the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), has confirmed a 7% increase in tuition fees for the upcoming academic year. In a letter addressed to parents on Wednesday, he referred to a necessary «financial effort» to support the cost-optimization measures implemented by the institution. «We have examined all possible organizational improvements to achieve savings without ever
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee member Samir Sobha has publicly apologized to Morocco over what he described as «a great injustice» during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, where Morocco lost 1-0 to Senegal. Sobha said the rules were not properly applied after Senegalese players temporarily left the pitch following a disputed penalty decision. «They were robbed», he said in an interview published Wednesday on The
A tragic incident unfolded at Prince Moulay Abdellah High School in Sidi Slimane on Tuesday morning, as a student succumbed to severe injuries sustained from a fall within the school premises. According to media sources, «the student fell from the second floor, suffering critical injuries that ultimately led to her passing». The specifics surrounding the incident remain uncertain, with ongoing investigations aiming to uncover the underlying causes and context. A representative
The Moroccan subsidiary of Danish private equity firm A.P. Moller Capital, APM Capital Morocco, has completed the final closing of its Morocco-focused transport and logistics fund, launched under the initiative of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund The fund aims to boost investment, accelerate growth, and create jobs, with backing from Moroccan and international institutional investors, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. The fund secured total commitments of MAD 1.64 billion
The European Union Delegation in Morocco has issued an initial response following the European Parliament's vote on new measures concerning the management of asylum applications. As part of these provisions, the kingdom is included on a list of third countries considered «safe» for the return of nationals.