Algerian initiative : Mauritania is ready to host the new Arab Maghreb Union meeting

The Arab Maghreb Union Secretariat General announced that Algeria wants to convene a meeting of the Union’s Foreign Affairs Ministers Council. Meanwhile, Mauritanian said that it is ready to host this meeting.

Diaspo #67 : Hind Bensari, making documentaries for the Moroccan society

Living currently in Paris, British-Moroccan Hind Bensari is a political scientist who managed to make a name in the cinema industry. She directed two documentary films that gained so much success and recognition.

History : Cecil, the hotel patronized by the European royal families to be refurbished

Hotel Cecil, known for being a go to destination for European royal families, is reportedly going to be refurbished. The hostel was built in the 1860s and was visited by distinguished politicians and personalities.

The Polisario angered by the Committee on Foreign Affairs' vote on Western Sahara products

On Wednesday, November the 21st, MEPs from the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs voted in favor of granting preferential tariff treatment to products coming from Western Sahara. The vote was criticized by the Polisario.

Morocco ranked third in North Africa by the Military Strength index

Moroccan military is among the strongest military powers in North Africa, according to the Military Strength Ranking. The latter indicates that the Kingdom relies on a mix of old and new equipment and employs several hundred thousand active and reserve personnel on call. 

Ancient Moroccans observed meteorite falls, reveals a new discovery

Three petroglyphs found in Essaouira suggest that ancient Moroccans observed meteorite falls. The new discovery was conducted by a group of Moroccan researchers. 

The Polisario meets its allies in Addis Ababa, and welcomes the upcoming Geneva meeting

In Addis Ababa, Brahim Ghali held talks with the Front’s classical allies on the sidelines of the African Union extraordinary session. Days later, officials from the Polisario said that they feel positive about the upcoming Geneva meeting.

Morocco might consider banning goods smuggling in Melilla

Three months after Morocco closed commercial borders with Melilla, it is trying to stop the smuggling of goods coming from the autonomous city.

Migrants and education, UNESCO hails the efforts made by Morocco

In a new report, UNESCO welcomed the efforts made by Morocco to help young migrants attend schools.

ISIS : Moroccan women in Syria may be handed over to the Iraqi authorities

A number of Moroccan women and their children may be handed down to the Iraqi authorities for being members of ISIS. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Northern Observatory for Human Rights urged the government to repatriate these nationals.