Muslims in the USA feel targeted under Donald Trump’s presidency 

Several humanitarian and Muslim associations in the USA have reported acts of discrimination and vandalism since Donald Trump has been in office. They have expressed their worries and fears regarding the situation of Muslims in the country. Similar views were expressed through the results of a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. 

South Africa continues to show support for the Polisario Front  

The Southern African Development Community has announced recently the holding of a «conference» of solidarity with the Polisario Front. A decision that has not been given a date yet.

Paquita Gorrono, a 103-year-old Spanish refugee who lived and died in Rabat

Paquita Gorrono is a Spanish woman who was forced to flee Franco’s Spain. She lived on the Moroccan soil for 78 years, worked for King Hassan II and became one of the most notorious Spanish figures in the kingdom. Nicknamed «La Pasionaria Rabat», the 103-year-old Paquita passed away yesterday in Rabat.

Girl sexually assaulted on a bus : The potential legal charges against the six arrested minors

The six minors who allegedly assaulted a girl in a bus in Casablanca, were arrested on Monday by local authorities. According to Moulay Mostafa Errachdi, a lawyer and member of «Touche pas a mon enfant» association (Hands off my child), these teenagers «will probably be prosecuted based on articles 485, 486, 487 and 488 from the penal code» and they may face a 30-year sentence. 

Jo, a South Korean Ibn Battuta who travels the world with his motorbike [Interview]

Inspired by Ibn Battuta, the greatest Moroccan traveller, Jo Yeong Jay Ho Geol a South Korean man has been through a 500 day journey crossing Asia and Europe using only a motorcycle. Jo is in Tangier today, visiting the city where his idol once lived.

Diaspo #3 : Abderrahim Iaich, from traditional Jben to European cheese

After more than 20 years in France, Moroccan Abderrahim Iaich has decided to return to his homeland to make his people discover and enjoy cheese. Portrait.

Barcelona attack : 7 wounded in a another attack in Cambrils

Spain has lived a terrifying night because of two terrorist attacks. 13 pedestrians were killed in Las Ramblas, Barcelona and dozens were wounded by a van. Seven others were injured today in another attack carried out in Cambrils. Details

Ficus-indica : An exotic fruit that should be protected

Ficus-indica or Indian figs are a fruit that has been growing in Morocco for centuries. The species has been affected recently by a parasite which pushed the Ministry of Agriculture to develop a plan to protect one of the most popular plants in the country.

A crisis with Morocco : Spain rejects the use of drones in Ceuta and Melilla

For the moment some «problems» have prevented the Spanish government from using drones to monitor the borders separating Morocco from Ceuta and Melilla. Instead, the Ministry of Interior satisfied itself with reinforcing the security forces deployed in the area.

«Hirak» : Around 12 Riffians have applied for political asylum in Melilla

A number of Riffians have applied for political asylum, using the «Hirak» as a justification to their applications. According to a lawyer from the Spanish Committee for Refugee Aid, such a justification is not enough, as applicants are required to provide evidence.