Grenfell Tower fire : Moroccan survivors granted passports freely by the consulate

Following the tragic incident in west London, the British government has offered a 12 months amnesty period for the Grenfell fire survivors to check their immigration status. Hopefully, all Moroccan nationals affected by the blaze have a regular immigration status and the Kingdom’s consulate in London offers to grant them for free their passports.

English, a language preferred by young Moroccan students

English is one of the widely spoken languages in the world. In Morocco it has been taught for decades as a foreign language in high and middle schools. Driven by globalization, some of the Moroccan youngsters have chosen to study English and embrace its culture.

Sahara : Nasser Bourita satisfied about Morocco's first AU summit

Being part again of the African Union has been of great benefits to the Moroccan Kingdom. In Addis Ababa, the Moroccan delegation managed to impose its stance on other AU members. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation was also pleased by the way things were maintained.

Netherlands : Ahmed Marcouch, a Moroccan-Dutch named as Arnhem's new mayor

The Dutch politician of Moroccan ancestry, Ahmed Marcouch, was recently appointed as the mayor of Arnhem (east). The MP has been through several stages to establish his political career. Portrait.   

African Union : Did Nigeria succeeded at brokering peace between Morocco and the Polisario ?

During the African Union Executive Council held on Sunday in Nigeria, Morocco confronted the Polisario’s allies regarding a visit of an African human rights mission to the Sahara. However, peace between Morocco and the front was brokered by Nigeria which allowed to lift the Moroccan reserves.  

A new device to extract scorpions’ venom designed by a Moroccan researcher

A new robot to perform scorpion-milking has been designed by a Moroccan researcher from Ben Msik Hassan II University in Casablanca. The device called VES-4 created by Mouad Mkamel is set to ensure a safe and fast venom extraction. Details.

The Minurso reduces its budget and cancels the purchase of a new helicopter

The UN has cut peacekeeping budget after being pressured by Trump's administration. On Friday the General Assembly agreed on reducing the expenses of the UN missions including the Minurso, which canceled the purchase of a new helicopter.

Environmental degradation still costs a lot in Morocco according to a World Bank study

The Cost of Environmental Degradation to the Moroccan society has barely decreased during the period between 2000 and 2014, according to a study conducted by the World Bank. The results of the survey have been presented officially today at the Ministry of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment.

Extra-virgin olive oil : A Mediterranean diet that fights Alzheimer

Extra-virgin olive oil, the main component of the Mediterranean diet is proved to be one of the healthiest foods that can preserve memory and protects the brain against Alzheimer. The study revealing this revolutionary discovery and published by Temple University Health System suggests that extra-virgin olive oil, mostly consumed and produced in Morocco, boosts learning abilities. 

Grenfell tower youngest victim is a Moroccan six-month old toddler

Leena Belkadi who used to live with he family in the 20th floor of the Grenfell tower was found dead in her mother’s arms. The Moroccan Leena hence is the youngest Grenfell tower victim.