On February 25, Morocco made its first «doomsday vault» deposit, protecting its seeds alongside several countries from around the world. The facility is a seed bank with the mission of preparing for worst-case scenarios, including global disasters.
Two weeks after announcing that Slovak minister Miroslav Lajcak is tipped to replace the former UN personal envoy to the Sahara. French media put an end to its campaign, reporting that the candidacy of the Slovak senior official has been abandoned.
Three years ago, Morocco made a bid to join ECOWAS and since then the union has been out of sight. The West African bloc continues to ignore the Kingdom’s bid. As for Morocco, it seems that the enthusiasm of the first months has given way to a form of resignation.
Abdelali Bentohami followed through with his dreams. His childhood dream was to become a doctor to help people in need. In 2010, he created the Health for All Foundation in the Netherlands, which offers free healthcare in Morocco for those who cannot afford it. Thanks to this NGO, he was recently able to help a young Moroccan who was bitten by a pack of dogs in Goulmima, near Errachidia.