Ceuta and Melilla : A Spanish formation urges the government to sign a new treaty with Morocco

Concerned about the economic future of Ceuta and Melilla, a Spanish political formation has urged the government to sign a new treaty with Morocco. The initiative aims at solving border issues with the Kingdom.

Europe’s last wild Barbary macaques have Moroccan and Algerian ancestors

Gibraltar is the only European territory that houses Barbary macaques. The species is found only in North Africa, including Morocco and Algeria.

Morocco’s economy is the freest in North Africa, according to a 2019 ranking

According to the recent edition of the Economic Freedom Index, Morocco’s economy is the freest in North Africa. The country managed to improve its performance by implementing multiple financing options.

Horst Köhler to chair the second «round-table» on the Western Sahara conflict

At the Security Council, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara announced that he is preparing for a second «round-table», on the territorial dispute. Horst Köhler is bringing together the four parties for new talks in March.  

Morocco is one of the least corrupt countries in North Africa, a report reveals

Morocco is ranked first in North Africa by the recent Transparency International report which focuses on corruption. The Kingdom has managed to better is score in the annual report.

Morocco cancels at the very last minute a lecture of Kuwaiti scholar Tareq Al Suwaidan

Morocco has cancelled at the very last minute a lecture that was expected to be chaired by Kuwaiti scholar Tareq Al Suwaidan. The latter hosted several conferences in Morocco in the past.

Robert Adams, the account of the first American man to visit Timbuktu as a Moroccan slave

Captured and enslaved in Morocco, Robert Adams is the first American man to visit Timbuktu. His account was told in a narrative, published in 1816 in London.

US : Funds granted to Morocco made available for assistance for Western Sahara, bill proposes

After they won control of the US House of Representatives, Democrats have finally passed a proposal including Western Sahara in the funds granted to Morocco. The decision has been made thanks to US representative Nita M. Lowey, who is close to the Kingdom.  

Diaspo #76 : Khalid Dahbi, London’s Moroccan chef and luxury entrepreneur

Born in Rabat, Khalid Dahbi’s love for culinary arts made him tour Europe for years. Based in London, the Moroccan man is a successful chef in the City and an entrepreneur who is fascinated with luxury and sophistication. 

EU-Morocco : Spanish agricultural associations want Western Sahara products to be labeled

Unlike the Sanchez government, which supported Morocco on the January the 16th vote at the European parliament, Spanish fruit and vegetable producer organizations wants Western Sahara products to be labeled.