During the Universal Periodic Review organized; in May, by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Mustapha Ramid swept aside all calls for parity and individual freedoms. On September 21st, he will head to Geneva to plead once again the Moroccan case. Nevertheless, in only four months, the kingdom added spots to its file.
After publishing two videos in which she affirms her support for the Iraqi Kurdistan Independence and calls for the death of Arabs, Malika Mezzane was arrested on Sunday in Rabat by the judicial police. The Amazigh poet and activist, held currently in custody, will be brought before the King’s prosecutor.
Morocco and the United States of America have been in good terms since the signing of the famous Marrakech Treaty on 1786 under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III. The Kingdom has been one of the first North African countries that ensured strong diplomatic ties with the newly formed nation. The two countries managed to strengthen their links after the death of the Alaouite Sultan.
A Moroccan-Dutch female MC, who is too busy to rap about love, her name is Hanan Ait Mbark, also known as Nanah Dae, a role model for all the girls out there who want to be part of the music industry. The young musician is one of the artists who are invited to perform at the 17th edition of L’Boulevard festival and share their music with the audience. Portrait.
To avoid creating tension between Morocco and Spain, the Spanish government has canceled Queen Sofia’s visit to Ceuta during which she was scheduled to chair a military ceremony.
The World Bank has made it clear through its latest reports on Morocco that education is an investment in human capital which guarantees higher productivity and combats poverty. The international financial institution believes that pre-education is a primordial step that the Kingdom should develop and assist.
Morocco is one of the worst performing countries according to the Global Human Capital Index released today by the World Economic Forum. The Kingdom is ranked 118th among 130 other nations investigated by the annual survey.
After being accused by Prince Moulay Hicham of having ordered his expulsion from Tunisia, Béji Caid Essebsi has reacted to allegations. Local media platforms in the neighboring country suggested a different account to the Prince’s deportation, replying by that to accusations.
In 2012, the Polisario’s former «Minister of Defense», Lamine Ould El Bouhali had declared to a Spanish daily newspaper that a huge number of young Sahrawis had joined terrorist groups in the Sahel. Five years later, the phenomenon has escalated in a worrying way that was displayed through the Front’s media platform. Details.
Tanjazz, the annual international festival organized in Tangier is inviting this year, Noam Vazana, an Israeli artist who is a reserve soldier for the Israeli air force. Noam’s upcoming performance has created controversy among some Moroccans who see her participation at Tanjazz as a normalization of relations with the Israel.