The 2nd of March 1956 was officially the day when Morocco was able to gain independence from the French protectorate. During the reign of Mohammed V, the Independence Day was celebrated on that date but when Hassan II ascended the throne this has changed.
Traveling across Europe and the MENA region with her family and a camera in her hand, Melinda Mrini has never considered moving to a specific country. Yet her passion for journalism led her to settle down in Morocco for almost ten years ago. Today, this adventurous reporter is a successful role model for all women and girls out there.
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.
After weeks of silence, the European Union has clarified its position regarding the participation of the Polisario Front to the AU-EU summit. In a reassuring statement, Brussels declared that the European Union still does not recognize the self-proclaimed «SADR».
Malca, a Casablanca native and lover who is shining bright little by little in the world of music. The young man is making himself noticed by merging two musical styles, namely Electropop and Arabic romanticism. Last week, the artist released «Casablanca Jungle», a song dedicated to Casablanca. Portrait.