UN Security Council Extends MINURSO Mandate; Calls for Realism & Compromise

The UN Security Council decided on April 30 to extend the MINURSO mandate for six months, while it once again recognized the credibility of the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative to settle the Sahara conflict. The Security Council “decides to extend the mandate of the MINURSO until 31 October 2019,” reads the text of resolution 2468. The […]

Oscars: Moroccan Movie “Adam” Vies for Best International Feature Film Category

Moroccan movie “Adam” of Maryam Touzani has been chosen as Morocco’s bid for the best international feature film category at the 2020 Oscars. The feature film tells the controversial story of a pregnant single mother who seeks refuge from poverty and prejudice. Maryam Touzani’s debut feature movie is starring Nisrin Erradi as the single mother […]

Morocco, Portugal Mulling Undersea Electricity Link

Morocco and Portugal are studying the possibility of an undersea power connection, which would be the second Europe-Africa link. The two countries have signed in this regard a feasibility study, which will cost $455 million. At present, Portugal exports its excess energy to its neighbor Spain, which then feeds into the European system via France. […]