Morocco and the challenges surrounding the TICAD’s 7th edition and the Russia-Africa summit

The 7th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, scheduled for August in Japan, and the first Russia-Africa summit are two crucial meetings for Morocco in 2019. Will the Kingdom be able to attend them in better conditions ?

The family house of President Bouteflika in Oujda to be demolished soon

Reports indicated that the family house of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, located in Oujda was demolished. Speaking to Yabiladi, the president of the city’s communal council denied the information, explaining that the decision has not been executed yet.

Sahara : Istiqlal secretary general Nizar Baraka responds to John Bolton

Istiqlal secretary general Nizar Baraka responded to the US National Security Advisor John Bolton. In a letter addressed to the American official, he recalled some facts about the Sahara dispute.  

The United States wants to reform the way UN peacekeeping operations are financed

The United States is dissatisfied with the budget allocated to peacekeeping missions created by the United Nations. The Trump administration announced that it will pay no more than 25 percent of peacekeeping expenses, a decision that would affect MINURSO.

ECOWAS 54th Ordinary Session ignores Morocco’s bid to join the grouping

Almost two years after it requested to join the Economic Community of West African States, Morocco is still waiting for a final answer. The grouping’s last Ordinary Session, however, ignored Rabat’s bid.

Imlil killings : Families of the two victims urge internet users to stop sharing the graphic video

The families of Louise and Maren, the two Scandinavian tourists who were killed in a terror attack in Imlil, have urged internet users to stop sharing a graphic video that depicts the murdering of a woman. The clip is currently being investigated by the Moroccan and Danish authorities.

Diaspo #71 : Wadia Ait Hamza, a Moroccan at the Global Shapers Community

Met on the sidelines of the 7th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues, hosted by the Policy Center for the New South, Wadia Ait Hamza gave an overview to Yabiladi about the role played by young people in decision-making. Head of the Global Shapers Community, the Moroccan national was also a former «Emerging Leader» at the OCP Policy center.

Moroccans living in Norway left «in a state of shock» following the Imlil killings

Moroccans living in Norway were deeply affected by the murders of the two Scandinavian tourists. Speaking to Yabiladi, Moroccans settled down in Oslo expressed their feelings of frustration and sadness following the terror crime.

Morocco is one of the least generous countries in MENA region, says a Gallup report

According to the Gallup Generosity report, Morocco is one of the least generous countries in the MENA region. Only 5% of the people interview by the organization said that would donate money to a charity.

Killing of Scandinavian tourists : Local guides give their version of the story

Saddened by the killing of the two Scandinavian tourists, local guides in Imlil disclosed their version of the story about the tragic events. To them, foreigners must rely on accredited guides when camping in isolated and deserted areas.