Israeli Knesset in Moroccan colors to celebrate Mimouna

The Israeli Knesset hosted on Wednesday evening, for the first time in its history, a ceremony in Moroccan colors on the occasion of Mimouna, the traditional holiday of Moroccan Jews, which has become a public event celebrated every year in the country. The Mimouna, propagated by Moroccan Jews, is held directly on the night of […]

Will Horst Köhler Be the Next UN Envoy to the Sahara?

Horst Kohler, former German President (2004-2010), is said to be named to succeed outgoing UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Christopher Ross. Algerian news outlet, TSA, quoted diplomatic sources saying that Horst Köhler will most likely replace the US diplomat Christopher Ross, whose tenure has expired after eight years of mediation that left […]

Morocco & Mauritania Discuss Security Cooperation Prospects

Head of Morocco’s national police & domestic intelligence agency Abdellatif El Hammouchi and Mauritania’s Chief of national security Mesgharou Ould Sidi Leghweizi discussed on Tuesday in Rabat ways of enhancing security cooperation and coordinating efforts against common regional challenges. The two parties stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in police training, exchanging experiences, expertise and […]