A decision adopted by the AU Executive Commission might allow the Polisario to attend the AU-EU summit

The Polisario is in the process of getting an invitation to attend the African Union-EU summit shedualed for the 29th and 30th of November in Abidjan. Before electing Moussa Faki Mahamat, a Chadian politician, as the chairperson of the African Union Commission and Morocco’s admission to the Panafrican organization, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, a South-African politician, has offered the separatist Front a valuable gift. Details.

16 years after the Ajdir's speech : The ups and downs of the Amazigh culture recognition process

On the 17th of October 2001, King Mohammed VI shed light on the importance of recognizing an important and primordial part of the national culture and heritage. By announcing the creation of the Royal Institute of the Amazigh Culture (IRCAM), the sovereign gave the green light to a number of initiatives and projects that worked on putting the Amazigh language and culture on an equal footing with Arabic. 16 years later three Amazigh activists spoke to Yabiladi about the ups and downs surrounding

South Africa is pressuring Ivory Coast into inviting the Polisario to the 5th AU-EU summit

After accusing France of blocking its participation to the 5th African Union-EU summit, the Polisario Front is seeking the help of its biggest ally in Africa. South Africa is believed to have allegedly threatened to change the venue of the next AU-EU summit if Ivory Coast refuses to send an invitation to the Front.

Amethyst : One of the finest stones discovered in Morocco around 1990

Discovered 27 years ago, the Moroccan Amethyst crystals are now one of the most famous quartz stones in the market. Their unique shape, color and special characteristics have made them gain fame abroad. The stones are now sold by Geostone Group, a mineral and mining company based in Agadir, Morocco.

Russia has banned a Polisario delegation from participating to the World Festival of Youth and Students

Russia has banned a Polisario delegation from taking part in the 2017 World Festival of Youth and Students, organized from the 14th to the 22nd of October in Sochi. A decision taken a few days after Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Prime Minister visited the Kingdom.

Diaspo # 11: Badr Berrada, a Moroccan entrepreneur who wants to redefine the information industry

Right after his master’s graduation, the 23-year-old young man took bold steps in the world of finance. Now, Badr Berrada, the Moroccan national living in England is dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Portrait.

Algeria is trying to prevent Morocco from playing a key role in the Sahel region

Algeria is trying hard to be part of the security cooperation set for the Sahel region. Morocco’s eastern neighbor has accepted the French and American military presence while refusing the Kingdom’s contribution. As a result, Algeria has launched an operation to resurrect the Tamanrasset Cooperation. Details.

New discovery : Were the Vikings influenced by Muslims in the 9th century ?

A new discovery, made by a Swedish researcher, suggests that Vikings wore in the 9th century funeral clothes that had both the words «Allah» and «Ali» embroidered on them. The groundbreaking finding makes us think of the shared history between Vikings and Muslims. Flashback.

Tomoka Takano, a Japanese midwife committed to assist pregnant women in Morocco [Interview]

Tomoka Takano is a Japanese midwife whose love for volunteering made her cross the seas to work in Morocco. She gives pregnancy classes to women in the region of El Jadida, assisting them throughout the stages of pregnancy and childbirth. Interview.

5th African Union-EU Summit : The Polisario accuses France of blocking its participation

The Polisario accuses France of blocking its participation in the next African Union-EU summit. The 5th AU-EU conference will take place on the 29th and 30th of November in Abidjan, Ivory Cost to strengthen political and economic ties between the two continents.