Coal mining : When Jerada’s miners led to the creation of the oldest trade unions in Morocco

Coal mining in Jerada, first active in the 1930's, has made of it a hub for workers. Engaged in trade unionist activities, miners have led to the creation of the UMT, one of the oldest trade unions in Morocco. Flashback.

The Council of Europe to help two Moroccan association create their websites

The UN reacts to the presence of two MINURSO observers at the Polisario's congress

The first Jew elected to the United States Senate was of Moroccan descent

David Levy Yulee is known in the United States as the first Jew to serve as senator. But in Morocco, he is the descendent of a renowned Jewish family that gained respect within the Moroccan Jewish community and served the royal court during the 18th century.

Despite the UN’s refusal, the Polisario’s 15th congress to be held in Tifariti

A committee that prepares for the Polisario’s next congress turns against Brahim Ghali

Preparing for the Front’s congress, Brahim Ghali sets a committee with influential names

Brahim Ghali is planning to get «reelected» as leader of the Polisario. The committee in charge of preparing for the Front’s upcoming congress is composed of influential members from Ghali’s tribe, Rguibates.

Days after the trip of US Congressmen, a European Parliament delegation visits Tindouf

US : Funds granted to Morocco made available for assistance for Western Sahara, bill proposes

After they won control of the US House of Representatives, Democrats have finally passed a proposal including Western Sahara in the funds granted to Morocco. The decision has been made thanks to US representative Nita M. Lowey, who is close to the Kingdom.  

Bahia Amrani elected as president of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers