British Workshop's advertisement campaign accused of encouraging people to commit suicide

British Workshop, a school for teaching English has chosen the wrong way to advertise its services. Once the ad was displayed on the billboards all over the streets of Casablanca, Internet users expressed their anger, disappointment and frustration. A joke that was taken the other way.

Humanitarian aid : The USA offers $1 million to the WFP to help refugees in the Tindouf camp

During a press briefing held in the office of the spokesperson for the UN secretary general, it has been announced that the USA has offered $1 million to the World Food Program. The fund is meant to help Sahrawi refugees in camps of the Polisario Front.  

Benjamin Netanyahu puts down the efforts made by Morocco to derail the African-Israeli summit

The Israel-African summit scheduled for October is indeed going to be attended by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite the efforts made by Palestine, Morocco and South Africa to derail the event, both Togo and Israel are keen to hold their first diplomatic gathering.

Spanish security officials accuse Morocco of allowing the flow of illegal migrants

Spanish security officials have been worried about the frequent attempts of migrants trying to break through Melilla and Ceuta. Requesting anonymity, they believe that Morocco «has taken the pressure off» with regard to migrants’ flow indicating that «they ignore the reasons behind the anger» of the Moroccan authorities.

Moroccans panic while waiting for the announcement of the new exchange rate regime

It is still unclear when the Moroccan government and most precisely the central bank would announce the final phase of the new exchange rate currency. Waiting for the major step to be taken, Moroccan companies are expecting a worst case scenario. Details.

R3hab, a Moroccan-Dutch DJ becoming China’s favorite star

R3hab is a DJ who has been notorious for being China’s favorite star these days. Instead of going for the United States or Europe, the Dutch artist with Moroccan descents has decided to go against the mainstream.

Hirak : The Hirak activist Imad El Attabi injured during the 20th of July march, dies today

Several sources have announced on Tuesday the death of Iman El Attabi. The young Hirak activist was hit in the head during the clashes that broke off on the 20th of July amid the march that was prohibited by the local authorities in Al Hoceima. According to Abdessadak Elbouchattaoui, a Hirak lawyer, El Attabi’s family hopes that the one responsible of their son’s death will be brought to justice.

Rangi, the first African VR game to promote the continent’s culture [Interview]

Rangi, is the first Moroccan single player virtual reality game designed by Funsoft. Available on Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift, the game is an authentic experience that promotes the African culture. Interview

Mohamed El Marcouchi, a role model for Molenbeek’s youngsters

Growing up in Molenbeek, one of the 19 municipalities in the Brussels-capital region known for crime and terrorism, Mohamed El Marcouchi worked hard to fight against prejudices. The 29-old-year Belgian-Moroccan boxer had to break up with the stereotype associated to immigrants living in Belgium being a role model and a good example for youths in Molenbeek.

Diaspo # 1: Adnan, Bollywood with a Moroccan touch

Adnan has two passions in life. This Brussels-born man of Moroccan descent is indeed an aficionado of two types of art : cooking and music. The young man is proud of the contrast: «I'm a singer and a cook», he says. Portrait.