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Morocco: Youth Day, a legacy of unity and renewal

Morocco is observing Youth Day this August 21, marking both a national celebration and King Mohammed VI’s birthday, in a tradition that traces its roots to the nation’s independence era and continues to symbolize the enduring bond between monarchy and younger generations. The celebration originated in 1956 when newly independent Morocco’s youth requested that then […]

Olympic Games: Moroccan Soufiane el-Bakkali wins gold at 3000m steeplechase

Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali won the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase this Monday (August 2nd) at the ongoing Olympic Games in Japan, giving Morocco its first medal at the Games.   This is the first golden medal for Morocco since those gleaned by Hicham El Guerrouj in Sydney.   El Bakkali becomes the […]

Tunisia: Detained runoff candidate set free ahead of Sunday polls

Businessman and candidate for Sunday runoff was freed Wednesday after the court of cassation approved his release request. Media mogul Nabil Karoui was detained on August 23 on money laundering and tax evasion following a lawsuit lodged by NGO “I Watch”. His party, Heart of Tunisia repeatedly demanded his release but the investigation department of […]