Diaspo # 13 / Malca : «I want to be an artist, I want to create and tell stories»

Malca, a Casablanca native and lover who is shining bright little by little in the world of music. The young man is making himself noticed by merging two musical styles, namely Electropop and Arabic romanticism. Last week, the artist released «Casablanca Jungle», a song dedicated to Casablanca. Portrait.

Marrakech shooting : How the police managed to arrest the two Dutch killers

The police have finally managed to arrest the two individuals who killed a man and injured two people in a shooting Thursday in Marrakech. According to the first elements of the investigations, the arrested are two Dutch nationals who are linked to smuggling, kidnapping and attempted murder.

A Spanish association voices its «concerns» over the growth of Moroccan exports to the EU

FEPEX, the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants, said it was «worried» about the increase of Moroccan exports to the European Union and the growth of agricultural investments in the Kingdom.

Jawad al-Hamdi : Religious minorities will put forward recommendations after the 18 November conference in Rabat

A number of activists, representing religious minorities in Morocco will hold a national conference on Saturday 18th of November to voice their demands and worries. During the event, they are set to discuss freedom of worship in the kingdom and put forward a set of recommendations to secure their rights.

Morocco : Religious minorities want their demands to be heard at a conference in Rabat

For the first time in Morocco’s history, religious minorities in Rabat will gather to demand their right of practicing their faith freely. A courageous step that comes a few months after, the National Human Rights Council helped pave the way.

How did Baha’is commemorate the birth of Bahá'u'lláh in the Kingdom of Morocco ?

The Baha’i faith is a religion that was established by Bahá'u'lláh in 1863 gathering the essential teachings of all religions and the unity and equality of all people. In October, followers of the Bahá'í faith in Morocco gathered to celebrate two important occasions according to their beliefs, namely the 200th anniversary of the Baha’i founder on the 22nd of October and the birth of Hazrat al-Bab, who proclaimed the status of

Geert Wilders campaigns against Moroccan-Dutch MPs' dual citizenship

Geert Wilders, a Dutch politician Known for his anti-immigration and anti-Islam positions, has urged the Dutch parliament to set an ethnic qualification for MPs with a dual citizenship. A decision that he failed to back in the past.

When Carter refused to hand OV10s and Cobra helicopters over to Hassan II

During the late seventies, King Hassan II sent a number of diplomatic envoys to the USA to convince the Carter’s administration to hand OV 10 Bronco aircrafts and Cobra helicopters over to Morocco. Despite the sovereign’s endeavors, the 39th president of the United States refused to fulfill the Moroccan request.

Hirak : Are young people fleeing persecution in Al Hoceima by crossing the Mediterranean ?

The consequences of the social unrest in Al Hoceima have been emerging lately. Reportedly, and according to the Guardian, Moroccan young people in the Rif region are «fueling exodus to Europe» by crossing the Mediterranean to flee persecution. The same analysis was made by «Caminando Fronteras», a Spanish NGO that supports migrants.

5th AU-EU summit : Back from Pretoria, the chairperson of the AU Commission officially invites the Polisario

Back from South Africa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission sent an official invitation to the Polisario to attend the 5th AU-EU summit. Four weeks before the international meeting, the European Union has remained silent. Would it accept the presence of a «state» that none of its members recognize?