After Morocco's initiative at the AU, ECOWAS is preparing to reintegrate three Sahel states

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who currently holds the rotating presidency of ECOWAS, has called for the reintegration of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into the regional bloc following their suspension due to military coups. «Ghana is ready to serve as a mediator to help restore unity in West Africa», he declared on Tuesday, April 22, during the launch of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States. This push for

Maghreb : The Polisario attends a congress held in Tunisia

An official Polisario delegation is currently in Tunisia attending a conference titled «Building Social Cohesion in a Changing World». Organized by the Catalan NGO NOVACT, the event includes the participation of a senior official from the Front’s so-called «Ministry of Youth and Sports», according to the SPS news agency on Tuesday, April 22. As with previous events organized by the same association—such as the Camp for Climate Justice forum held from

Houara, the Souss tribe of rhythmic dance and Arabic chants

The Houara is an Arabized tribe in the Amazigh-speaking Souss region, known for its unique folklore blending Arabic lyrics with Amazigh rhythms and choreography. Their signature dance features high jumps, synchronized clapping, and poetic storytelling, drawing comparisons to flamenco for its dramatic expression and precision.

Sahel : Algeria expels over 1,100 migrants

Algeria has once again begun expelling migrants. «A total of 1,141 migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, arrived last Saturday in Assamaka, in northern Niger, after being expelled by Algerian authorities», a member of a local NGO told EFE. «This is the first group of migrants, which includes 41 women and 12 children, according to a count by Assamaka police working with local humanitarian organizations», the source said. The expelled migrants come from 17

Hajar Fahmi, the Moroccan skater who proved skating is for girls too

From falling hard during practice to enduring mockery from others, Hajar Fahmi's journey was filled with challenges. But she turned every setback into a stepping stone, proving that sports aren’t limited by gender—they’re for everyone.

Transparency Maroc raises alarm over data breach at Moroccan Employment Ministry, CNSS

The Moroccan Association for the Fight Against Corruption, Transparency Maroc, has voiced concerns over the leak of personal data following cyberattacks targeting the Ministry of Employment and the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). In a press release, the NGO warned that this unprecedented incident threatens «social and national peace» noting that the Constitution guarantees data protection, which is regulated by Law 09.08 on the protection of individuals with regard to the

Moroccan medical students demand action on unfulfilled Health Ministry promises

The National Commission of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students (CNEMEP) has issued an open letter to the Minister of Health, reminding him of the commitments made by his department that led to the agreement ending the strike in the faculties last November. In the letter, made public by the commission, it criticizes the ministry’s «deaf ear», blaming it for delays in implementing the agreed-upon resolutions. The letter specifically highlights the lack of progress in

Morocco introduces whole exome sequencing for faster, more accurate genetic disease diagnosis

In Morocco, whole exome sequencing (WES) is now enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses of genetic diseases. This high-throughput technology (NGS), introduced for the first time in the country, is unlocking revolutionary possibilities in the field of genetics, making it possible to identify up to 85% of mutations responsible for complex or hereditary diseases. The genetic test is available at the Anoual Centre laboratory in Casablanca, which describes it as a «promising new

Human remains found at Benahmed mosque, investigation launched

Authorities in Benahmed, Settat province, with support from the judicial police in Settat, have launched an investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor's office following the discovery of human remains in the restrooms of the city's grand mosque on Sunday. According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security, bones and human limbs were found in plastic bags, and several bladed weapons were seized at the scene. The

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam's Rip Curl Pro ends in agony with knee injury

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam’s run at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Australia, came to a painful end after he sustained a serious knee injury while exiting the water following his heat. Boukhiam, who placed last in Heat 6, was walking across rocks back to shore when a wave struck him from behind, causing his left knee to twist. A video captured him crying out in pain, clutching his leg, and being helped from the water by fellow surfers. The 31-year-old was later taken off the beach in