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.

Murder in Imlil : Moroccans pay tribute to the victims

Moroccans are paying tribute on social media to the two Scandinavian mountaineers who were found dead near Imlil with cuts to their necks. A sit-in will be held Saturday in Rabat near the Norwegian and Danish embassies to denounce the awful acts.

Scandinavian women killed in Imlil : The story that preceded the tragic murder

Days before their bodies were found dead near Imlil, the two Scandinavian mountaineers arrived in Morocco to climb the Toubkal Mount. Before joining the village bordering Morocco’s highest peak, the two women stayed in Marrakech preparing for their unfortunate adventure.

Gender Gap : Morocco, one of the least performing countries in North Africa

Morocco is ranked 137th by the recently issued World Economic Forum report, the Global Gender Gap. Although the kingdom managed to better its positioning and score compared to last year, it remains one of the least performing countries in North Africa.