Lalla Hasna in New-york 2019

Embassy of Israel in Colombia to plant 17,000 trees in tribute to resumption of relations with Morocco

The Israeli Embassy in Colombia presented on Thursday a project to plant 17,000 trees in tribute to the resumption of diplomatic relations with Morocco.   This initiative was announced on the occasion of the celebration of International Earth Day, by the Colombian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Israeli Embassy in Colombia.   […]

Controversial Cleric’s invitation to visit Morocco sparks harsh criticism

The invitation extended by a Moroccan association to a controversial Islamic scholar from Saudi Arabia to visit Morocco has caused concerns amongst different organizations, thinkers, analysts and large layers of society over his anti-Shia, anti-Sufi and extremist stances. The infamous cleric, Mohammad al-Arifi, was also unwelcome because of his repeated calls for jihad, holy war, […]

Madagascar: Military PM appointed as protests rock the country for third week

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister, in a high-stakes move to quell mounting nationwide protests. The unrest, now in its third week, was initially sparked by widespread water and electricity shortages but has since grown into a broader revolt against Rajoelina’s rule. Announcing the appointment on Monday […]