EL-Khalfi-forum in DC

Partnership with Morocco, EU needs to match words with action

Morocco has sent a clear and straight forward message to the European Union, telling the European bloc to defend bilateral partnership with tangible actions not words. “Morocco expects the EU to prove its commitment to partnership through deeds, not words”, said Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during a joint press briefing Monday in Rabat with […]

Adoul Profession Opens to Women, another Victory for Gender Equality in Morocco

Women in Morocco can now exercise the profession of Adoul or religious notary, a profession previously reserved for men. The move was announced at the Ministers’ Council meeting held Monday (January 22) at the Royal Palace of Casablanca, when King Mohammed VI instructed the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Aujjar, to open to women the profession […]

Stranded illegal migrants refuse medical assistance from Tunisian Red Crescent

A group of 75 migrants who have been stranded on a boat in the Mediterranean sea for 12 days and who are in critical condition have refused food and medical assistance offered by the Tunisian Red Crescent.   The migrants, mostly from Bangladesh, have refused aid from medical doctors and have demanded to be sailed […]