South Africa joins the African Union’s presidential troika on the Western Sahara issue

South Africa has joined the African Union presidential troika on the Sahara. Rabat will have to pay close attention to the presidential election in South Africa, which will shape the country’s position on the regional conflict.

Saad Lamjarred’s alleged victims give their version of the story in a TF1’s report

In addition to French woman Laura Prioul, three women who accuse Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred of raping them, gave their version of the story in a report broadcast on French TV channel TF1. Two of them accepted to let Laura tell their stories, requesting anonymity.

Diaspo #78 : Nadia Zerouali, sharing Moroccan-Dutch mothers' secret recipes

Born in the Netherlands, Nadia Zerouali is a cook book author and TV presenter who believes that sharing is caring. Her career has enabled her to preserve the memory of bi-cultural mothers in the Netherlands through cooking.

History : When beauties competed under the Moroccan flag in international beauty pageants

In the 50s, 60s and 70s, several beauties competed under the Moroccan flag in international beauty pageants. Jacqueline Dorella Bonilla was the first Miss Morocco to end as one of the semifinalists in Miss Universe.

Did Morocco recall its ambassador to Saudi Arabia ?

Speaking to the Associated Press, sources from the Moroccan and Saudi governments said that Rabat has recalled its ambassador to Riyadh. They confirmed that Morocco has ceased military operations with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen’s war.

Abdellah Mehraz, left behind as a child in Morocco to become a teacher in the Netherlands

As a child, Abdellah Mehraz was left behind by his father in Morocco to get a better education. Years later, the man set up a consultancy in the Netherlands to prevent migrant fathers from repeating his parents’ mistakes.

Morocco is one of the least cyber safe countries in the Arab world, reveals new ranking

According to Comparitech’s recent ranking on cybersecurity, Morocco is one of the least cyber safe countries in the Arab world. The Kingdom is ranked fourth among the least performing nations in the region.

Mike Pompeo thanks Morocco for its efforts to «counter Iran’s malign influence»

In Washington, Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita met with his counterpart Mike Pompeo. The two officials discussed Morocco’s efforts to «counter Iran’s malign influence». Attending the meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, Bourita did not meet John Bolton as predicted.

Morocco : Archaeologists discover dolmen-like stones in the middle of the Sahara

A recent archaeological study has led to the discovery of hundreds of mysterious stones in Morocco’s Saharan provinces. These stones are known as dolmens for scientists.

Morocco is one of the freest countries in North Africa, according to Freedom House

The Freedom House recent reports ranks Morocco second in North Africa, behind Tunisia the freest country in the region.