Can one reclaim their language enough to use it in everyday life, despite its imperfections? Whether codified, spoken, written, oral, dialectal, or undervalued, can it truly become one’s own again when emotional, cultural, conventional, and psychosocial barriers come into play? Psychiatrist Dr. Wadih Rhondali, a specialist in psycho-oncology and neuroscience, explores these questions through the lens of his personal and professional journey between Morocco and France.
In recent years, a phenomenon has been gaining momentum in Belgian football: the exodus of talents of Moroccan descent to the Moroccan national team. What was once a rare occurrence, with players like Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli opting for the Red Devils, has now become a significant trend.
Coordinated by Fatiha Saidi, the collective work «I have Two Loves» is a collection of short stories featuring contributions from 12 binational authors who explore their connections to both Morocco and Belgium through a collaborative creative process. Co-published by La Croisée des Chemins and Les Nouvelles Éditions Belges, in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), the book marks the culmination of a unique writing experience within
«Family ties remain a fundamental value for many», asserts the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES). This holds true even across geographical distances, particularly for expatriates, as highlighted in the third edition of the national survey on social connections. The findings indicate that relationships with relatives living abroad remain strong.