Morocco launches its first LGV but hangs other railway projects

Inaugurated Thursday by King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron, Morocco’s first high-speed rail line is finally here. The project has been through a series of interruptions.

A World Bank report urges Morocco to dismiss passive learning and memorization in schools

For the World Bank’s new report on education in the MENA region, Morocco must change teaching methods that rely on passive learning and memorization.

The UN invites Morocco's religious minorities to the Forum on Minority Issues

Moroccan religious minorities are invited by the UN to attend The Eleventh Session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. The event will be an opportunity for these minorities to defend their case.

Vladimir Putin’s handshake and the «royal nap», international media and political exploitation

Following the commemoration of the First World War Armistice in France, many tabloids and newspapers published a series of videos showing King Mohammed VI dozing off at the ceremony. The news was exploited by some newspapers, especially those close to the Polisario.

Fisheries agreement : Spain and the Polisario send delegations to the European Parliament

The Spanish government and the Polisario have been leading strong diplomatic campaigns at the European Parliament. This comes as the European Union institution is examining the fisheries and agricultural agreements concluded between Morocco and the body.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party expels one of its MPs for joining the Polisario

The Authenticity and Modernity Party confirmed Sunday that it has expelled one of its MPs, elected in the Guelmim-Oued Noun, for taking part in an event hosted by the Polisario Front abroad.

Anzar, Morocco's god of rain and his human fiancée

In Ancient Morocco, and North Africa Amazigh tribes believed in the existence of the rain of god. The latter fell in love with a beautiful woman that he made his fiancée.

Morocco belongs to the very low proficiency category of the English Proficiency Index

Morocco is ranked 67th by the EF English Proficiency Index, a report that measures the average level of English language skills of adults in a certain country. According to the survey, the kingdom has a very low global trend compared to other neighboring countries.

United States : Algeria hires a lobbyist close to Republicans

Algeria has, recently, hired a new lobbyist close to Republicans to strengthen its position in the United States. In addition to law firm Foley Hoag, the country now is relying on the services of American political consultant David Keene.

Morocco-Algeria : The Royal initiative is a «non-event», according to Algerian sources

Several days after King Mohammed VI announced that Morocco is ready to strengthen diplomatic relations with Algeria through a new «mechanism», authorized Algerian sources described the Moroccan initiative as a «non-event».