Diaspo #17 : Badr Ghannam, from Marrakech to Japan to open Casablanca the restaurant

Badr Ghannam is a Moroccan national living in Japan. His love for the Asian culture enabled him to run a restaurant in one of Japan's smaller cities, introducing his culture to one of the farthest corners of the world. Portrait.

Morocco ranked 2nd in North Africa by the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Index

Morocco is ranked 65th in the world and 2nd in North Africa by the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Index compiled by a US-based institute. The kingdom’s strongest point, according to the annual survey, is Product Innovation while Competition remains one of its weakest areas.

5th AU-EU : Morocco is «not annoyed» by the Polisario's presence, according to Bourita

The Moroccan Foreign Minister said that Morocco «is not annoyed» by the Polisario delegation's presence at the 5th AU-EU summit. Nasser Bourita stated, in an interview conducted by EFE, that the international meeting in Abidjan will end without the participants signing documents. A way of depriving the Front from pretending that it achieved success on the international diplomatic scene.

Morocco maintains its reservations concerning the new candidate nominated to head the MINURSO

The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara is still without a leader. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ proposal of Colin Stewart of Canada to replace Kim Bolduc as head of the MINURSO has been formalized. Meanwhile, Morocco maintains its reservations concerning the new candidate’s CV. Details.

EF English Proficiency Index : Morocco is dropping into the very low proficiency trend

Morocco is ranked 60th by the EF English Proficiency Index, a report that measures the average level of English language skills of adults in a certain country. Accordingly, the kingdom has a very low global trend compared to other neighboring countries.

IAAF removes Morocco from its anti-doping «watch list» a few days after suspending five of its athletes

The International Associations of Athletics Federation has removed Morocco from its anti-doping «watch list» on the 212th IAAF council meeting in Monaco. The decision comes a few days after five Moroccan athletes were suspended by the international governing body for violating anti-doping rules.

5th AU-EU summit : Morocco ended up lancing the festering boil

Having King Mohammed VI’s attending the 5th AU-EU summit reinforces the kingdom’s presence in Africa. A decision announced as the Polisario allies gathered under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community are facing a number of changes, namely in Zimbabwe and Angola.

St John the Evangelist church, a refuge for Christians during the American landing in Casablanca

St John the Evangelist church is one of the most authentic places of worship in Casablanca. Built in 1906, the church established to cater to the English-speaking christian community, has played a crucial role during the Second World War in Casablanca especially during the Anglo-American landing. Details.

Diaspo #16 : Sofiane Oumiha, a Moroccan athlete passionate about boxing

The young French boxer of Moroccan descent has participated in the most prestigious competitions, making it to the Olympic Games. Passionate about boxing, the athlete shared with Yabiladi the challenges that he faced while trying to make a living out of this sport especially while living in France.

Clashes erupt between Sub-saharan migrants and the inhabitants of a Casablanca neighborhood [Photos and video]

Sub-Saharan migrants and residents of «Derb El Kebir» neighborhood clashed on Friday night, near Ouled Ziane bus station in Casablanca. The police intervened immediately in the area where the migrants established a squat in a public garden. Details.