ECOWAS : Morocco’s allies have taken the lead in Abuja

As the ECOWAS organization has promised to study Morocco’s admission through «a report that investigates the impacts of this step», Rabat is still positive about its chances to join the Economic Community. In Abuja, Morocco’s allies in the West African organization have taken the lead. Details.

Diaspo # 19 : Nissrine Seffar, a committed artist

The French-Moroccan painter, Nissrine Seffar is exhibiting her paintings from December the 13th 2017 to January the 30th 2018 at the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation in Spain collaborating with the French Institute in Sevilla. Through her work of art she revisits the famous «Guernica» by Picasso, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the mural-sized oil painting that denounces the bombing of the Iberian city in 1937 ; which accured during the Spanish Civil War. A

Ali Nadi, the last living Moroccan goumier who liberated Corsica joins his brothers in arms

Ali Nadi, the last Moroccan goumier passed away a few days ago in his small village in the Atlas Mountains. Father of four children, Ali was one of the Moroccan soldiers who fought to liberate Corsica in 1943. He was decorated with the Legion of Honor and later elevated to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor by Francois Hollande, the former French President in 2013.

The International Monetary Fund urges Morocco to implement structural reforms

In a detailed annual report, the International Monetary Fund has evaluated the economic and financial situation in Morocco urging it to implement structural reforms. The IMF assessment comes as the Moroccan Central Bank has not announced yet the first phase of the new currency exchange regime.

Government : Would the Ministry of African Affairs be entrusted to a technocrat ?

Consultations to replace the sacked ministers on October the 24th have been resumed. In theory, the ministerial reshuffle is expected to revive the Department of African Affairs, which has been removed for five decades. The ministry could be assigned to a technocrat.

The Polisario Front is annoyed by Morocco’s presence in the Gueguerate buffer zone

After months of silence, the Polisario Front is again complaining about the Moroccan presence in the Guerguerate area. In a letter sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Brahim Ghali, urged the organization to change the situation in the buffer zone. However, the Polisario Front claimed in the past that it has scored a much-publicized victory regarding the same issue.

Moroccan MPs demand the passing of a bill that criminalizes normalization with Israel

A bill criminalizing normalization with the Israeli entity has emerged again as the U.S President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. Moroccan MPs from different political parties called on Monday at the House of Representative the passing of the legislation frozen for four years.

Is the «Sahrawi Initiative for Change» created by the Polisario leadership ?

«Khat Achahid» and Mustapha Salma Ould Sidi Mouloud did not have the same freedom, the «Sahrawi Initiative for Change», created a few months ago, has today. The founder of the initiative is multiplying his actions in the Tindouf camps and traveling soon to Spain.

History : When Rock bands visited Morocco to get inspired

Starting from the 60s, Rock stars and well known bands have stayed in Morocco to get inspired. Rockers like Mick Jagger, Robert Plant and Cat Stevens flew to the kingdom in several extraordinary trips to live the Moroccan dream. Flashback.

Moroccans converted to Christianity demand their rights a few weeks before Christmas

Moroccan who converted to Christianity recently submitted their complaints to the Prime Minister and both houses of the parliament. Hoping to be granted the right to practice their religion, they were already received in April by the Secretary General of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH).